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What About the Loneliness? Who Will Bring Me Roses?

Posted on November 15, 2020 by

Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells, authors of this excellent book, invited me to share an insight from my status as a long-time single mother. Below the photo is what I wrote. As I entered my second year of singlehood, well-meaning … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Have to be Perfect

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Because encouragement was a rare item in my early years, I learned to treasure it when it did show up. Today, I understand encouragement’s power in new ways and try to give it as well as receive it. One encouragement … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing Words

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

As I ponder my life, I often think of what folks have said to me. Sadly, I wish I could forget some scenes. But one memory makes me smile. Why? Because a few kind words when I was 12 gave … Continue reading →

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