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Flatlining
“I didn’t know why I was going to cry, but I knew that if anybody spoke to me or looked at me too closely the tears would fly out of my eyes and the sobs would fly out of my throat and I’d cry for a week. I could feel the tears brimming and sloshing…
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Driving Lessons
It was a sunny day last week when I had a 20-25 minute drive to an appointment, so I picked a song on my iPhone at the traffic light right before I hit the interstate. I started iPod genius because, well, iPod genius is just genius. Then something went crazy with the iPod, and it…
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A Mother’s Prayer
Before you close your eyes to sleep I have a promise still to keep As I hold you in my arms. I pray your little frame grows strong And that faith takes hold while you are young; This is my prayer for you. Hold my hand; I’ll teach you the Way to go. Through the…
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Of Sparkle and Heaven and Swimming Pools
Just a brief update and a truly heart-felt thank you to those of you who prayed for my Bella-Girl. She had only one other episode on Thursday night, but it was short-lived and much less terrifying. Her fever has stayed high until today and she is happy and skipping and bouncing through her days. I…
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Let No Evil Come Into My Dreams…
“Mommy,” her voice trembles as she says quietly, “I just don’t feel very well.” I try not to react when the thermometer reads 104.3. Just don’t feel very well? That’s gotta be an understatement! She came home from school yesterday and fell asleep immediately on the couch. When she woke her temp was high and…
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A Spring of Joy 