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The Fullness of Forgiveness

September 2, 2010

“Do you have pain anywhere, Mr. Royal,” nurse Walter inquired. “I have a headache,” my dad replied. “What is the pain like?” “Feels like a fullness. Trying to hold too much.” I sat in the next room listening as Walter attached a new needle to Daddy’s port. I was waiting for him to finish so [...]

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Alive to What is About

August 27, 2010

“One does not need universities and libraries. One need be alive to what is about.” Gary Synder I like working in the yard because, invariably, I find treasures. Today, I was happily weeding—minding my own business, I might add—when this little green fellow began to tease me. He kept flitting in and out of where [...]

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The Blessings of Chronic Pain

July 29, 2010

I love being so physically active—even in the 100 degree heat. I’m amazed that the Georgia heat doesn’t bother me. I thought I’d have a difficult time adjusting from the northeast to the southheat but it is clear that my body is made for this kind of weather. My skin has turned a rich dark [...]

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Life Urge

July 28, 2010

Baby wrens were born in the garage. I watched them and sang to them many days. Finally, they fledged from their nest but two of them didn’t leave the garage. For several days, they awkwardly flapped around, too afraid or weak to venture out of their place of safety. I could hear the mother or [...]

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Fascinated to See

July 23, 2010

I had no idea, until a friend brought it to my attention, that I started this blog six months ago, today. Wow, I am pleased. This has been a wonderful, creative outlet for me, and I am grateful. Sometimes I wonder why I write this blog every day. I don’t fully understand it, but something [...]

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Gratitude Heals

July 15, 2010

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” Meister Eckhart I have much to be thankful for. Today I am especially thankful for dear friends who are visiting from up north. There are so many blessings in my life. Sometimes I am overwhelmed by them all. They [...]

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New Connections with Old Friends

June 22, 2010

Friends visited with me yesterday whom I have not seen for 14 years. They were like family to me but, as happens, we lost touch. We spent several hours reminiscing and reconnecting. It was wonderful. I feel like I have a part of my family back. It is a welcome gift to have a new [...]

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Shadow Blessings

June 21, 2010

I had a nice visit with daddy and family yesterday. It was good to be together. We couldn’t remember the last time we were all gathered on Father’s Day. It was a lovely treat. I came home tired and a tad sad, so I went outside where the light was warm and beautiful. I hoped [...]

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Returning Home

June 8, 2010

I’m happy to be back in Georgia after being away for 25 years. It is surprising to me that I am settling in this quickly and easily. The warm bright sun, gorgeous southern flowers, nearby friends, and ease of getting to my father’s home, certainly help. It is so very familiar and there is comfort [...]

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Intent on Life

May 21, 2010

It’s that time of year. Babies everywhere. Innocence, birth, new life, beginnings, renewal. Such wonderful words. I want to take in the essence of thos words. I want to feel them deep inside. I want to savor the beauty of these moments. I’m tired…really tired. I feel a tad off balance. We’ve been in [...]

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