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Treasure Hunt
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Everyone likes a good treasure hunt. The searching... the pursuit of something valuable... It's exciting!
We start to pick up on this at our first Easter Egg Hunt. We learn that the prize is something that we must find quickly, gather as much of as possible so that later on we can enjoy the fruits of our labor (or in this case, delicious ( Read more... ) -
trying
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The Waiting Words
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You know those moments at bedtime when a thousand things are racing through your brain at once and sleep is no where in sight? Where ideas and memories flow across your mind like a never-ending roller coaster?
That's kind of where I've been off an on the past month or so. It's not like I'm worried about anything... It's as though I'm ( Read more... ) -
Remembering the Man in Red
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I remember walking into my elementary school and seeing the picture of the man dressed in red. I didn't know who he was, but I remember thinking "He looks like a nice man." His was the only picture hanging in the church and school buildings for a period of time because Memphis did not have a Bishop just yet.
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When Dad Lets Go
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It's a familiar scene...
Dad says you're ready to take off the training wheels. He pulls out the tools, and you watch as those little white wheels are removed and set aside. Your helmet is on and Dad says it's time to ride.
You mount your trusty steed, grip the handle bars, and take a deep breath. Dad assures you that you're ready, and ( Read more... ) -
m a d e
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Although I don't agree with all of her philosophies, beliefs, and opinions... there is something that is very profound and beautiful about the life of Oprah Winfrey. Yes, she's one of the most influential and wealthiest people on the planet.... but beyond the glitz, glamour and fame is a woman whose story is an example of what it means to ( Read more... ) -
hello sunshine
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On Sunday I took a nap in the sunshine. It was glorious.
This past week the weather has been surprisingly beautiful, highs in the 60s and 70s, and bright and beautiful sunshine all around. You'd never know there was 2 feet of snow piled up beside my car two weeks ago. Yesterday afternoon I opened all the windows and blinds in the ( Read more... ) -
a moment...a good one :)
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I'm wide awake and in a very good mood.... I know I won't be able to sleep for at least another hour or so, and I'm hoping that this Melatonin supplement kicks in sometime soon. But again, I'm in a good mood and I think I'll write about it :)
If you had asked me to write something 24 hrs ago I would have given you a lovely rant about bad ( Read more... ) -
25 and counting....
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Tonight is another one of those nights in which I know there's a lot to say and catch up on... but I'm not sure I have the energy to get it all out there in a clear and succinct fashion. It's ok though... Sometimes the ever faithful "ramble session" is all one really needs to end the day well :)
Today our Diocese celebrated the Ordination and ( Read more... )