Tag: writing
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Yesterday…
Thankfully most of the day’s events had already been planned. The fact was I went with my parents while my Mom had an appointment. This was the only thing I had not planned on doing. Originally I had thought to stay at home possibly alone, maybe with my brother. Mom is very convincing and is…
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Graduated… Again
When my surgeon saw me today she said I had graduated. Today marks 5 weeks after what now is my last surgery. God-willing, I am not looking for any other congenital anomalies to come out of nowhere again. Although I am grateful for my talented surgeon and her deft touch left me with scars that…
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Writing Prompt:
What’s something you believe everyone should know. For a couple of weeks Indiana schools have been debating about swim safety in school curriculum during the year. Obviously, this has been a much longer debate, but the news is showing through Channel 2 WTWO how much of an issue Terre Haute is having with this controversial…
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Writing Prompt:
You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Magic genie wishes… I grew up watching and singing along with Aladdin. In my school choir I remember us even singing that song, “Friend Like Me.” One of my favorite songs though was the duet between Princess Jasmine and Prince Ali, “A Whole New…
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Writing Prompt:
Describe a family member. Considering my recent hardware removal surgery. One family member comes to mind specifically. Back in 2022 when I had my first surgery to remove the screws and plate was the week we welcomed a new member to our family. We knew Dad was thinking about getting Mom a surprise for her…
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Paranoid Part 2
Within days of getting my bandage off from my hardware removal surgery I began to look for job postings. It’s something I have wanted to do but wanted to wait once I knew about this quick second and final surgery on the way. When I found a very intriguing listing I went for it thinking…
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Writing Prompt:
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? It seems like this question was just asked! A risk means you are gambling with your decisions. Yet if you are a child of God you have the promise of Him being with you no matter your decisions. It is the…
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Family Project
Several years ago now, Dad had to make us a new swing for our frame. I don’t remember what happened besides it was cheaply made and broke. The new swing is much heavily and sturdily built. A work of art really. Earlier this year Mom and I got to talking about Grandma and Grandpa’s old…
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Writing Prompt:
If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? Honestly, having that much money brings problems that I wouldn’t want to have. Yeah it would be nice to think about the things I could do with that kind of money though. I’m fortunate enough to have paid off my…
Jewells of Thought 