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November Gratitude: Knowing & Being Known
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us…
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November Gratitude: Sight
This morning I woke up on the couch at 6:00. Yes, I slept there all night. No, Bri and I are not fighting. I fell asleep there while watching a movie with Bri and never woke up. So I climbed off the couch and tripped in the dark over furniture and slippers into the kitchen…
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November Gratitude: Unknown Paths
The Road Goes Ever On The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot…
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November Gratitude: Freedom
Today I voted for the candidate and amendments that I believe are best for our state, for our nation. I know millions are doing this same thing all across America. Far too often I take this freedom for granted. This freedom to walk into a voting booth without fear. This freedom to make my voice…
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November Gratitude: Endings and Beginnings
“Cancer changes your life, often for the better. You learn what’s important, you learn to prioritize, and you learn not to waste your time. You tell people you love them. My friend Gilda Radner used to say, ‘If it wasn’t for the downside, having cancer would be the best thing and everyone would want it.’…