Tag: Family
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Imprinted Dates
You remember I talk about having dates literally imprinted into my mind! Today is one of those. The middle one of my siblings was married today in 2010. It was one of at least 5 family weddings. All of our cousins from the Alsmans and the Bishops ironically all of our first cousins. It was…
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The Eclipse That Brought A Country Solidarity
Have you noticed something today? The news was almost entirely at least for the first half of the day if not most of the day about the Eclipse. The divisions that have stirred the states were tempered down quite a bit. First thing this morning Trump reiterated his stance on abortion early. He had promised…
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The Conclusion of Experiences and Reality
Thankfully the nurse made sure to ask for my phone number especially since I was the designated driver. Later in the lobby, I heard a lady say that the nurse had forgotten to get her phone number and it made things a little complicated, but the receptionist was able to help her out in a…
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This Weekend
The news told us a month or so ago to be prepared for this weekend as if it would be a holiday weekend. Even the area churches are making a big deal of this. I know one specifically down in Vincennes and even my parents church will be letting people view this auspicious time in…
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The Experience Versus The Reality
Yesterday morning I had to set my alarm for 6:30 am and 6:45 am. Mom couldn’t eat and we had already discussed eating breakfast afterwards. So in solidarity I fasted with her only taking my first pill as she also did. I wanted to sleep in until 6:45, but then I thought that only gave…
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Christ Is Risen Indeed
I do hope your day has been bright, beautiful and blessed, indeed. Easter Morning holds cherished moments, memories and such splendid peace that only Christians can understand. Honestly… this morning was a first for me. No Sunrise Service and hot breakfast waiting for me at church. Last year I remember eating breakfast with a mother…
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It’s Good Friday, Again
Today is a day for self reflection and for family conversation. Not all families get to be together today or this weekend though do they? Israeli and American hostages are still in Hamas hands. What are their thoughts today? How do they get through this weekend knowing what’s happened and how different it is from…
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What makes me laugh?-Writing Prompt
Well… I feel like I have mentioned this a lot over the past year in my articles. Uncle Mike was truly my funny bone. He had a way of getting everyone to laugh in spite of us not wanting to at different times. He and Uncle Tony were sometimes like a comedy team, brothers who…
Jewells of Thought 