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Some Days are Diamonds

August 16, 2010

My dad was on the phone with my sweet niece.  She must have asked how he was doing.  I heard him reply, “Some days are diamonds and some days are stone.” At 11:30 that same night, I had to take Daddy to the ER.  As we waited for the doctor, I asked Daddy about that [...]

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Meaningful Moments

July 22, 2010

I’m sitting in the oncology treatment room with daddy.  He is sleeping beside me as the IV drips.  An elegant woman arrived earlier with a beautiful harp.  She is playing heavenly, angel-music for us all.  Peace floats through the room. While getting crackers for daddy in the tiny snack room, I found a calendar with [...]

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary

July 21, 2010

Have you ever experienced the extraordinary in the ordinary?  I have, many times.  I had such a moment with my father yesterday.  After our return from oncology and lunch, daddy asked if I would be willing to cut his toenails and fingernails.  I said of course.  He decided we should sit on the porch so [...]

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