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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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Letting Go of Expectations

April 28, 2010

The pups and I were walking in the woods the other day, as we often do.  It was cold and windy here in northeast PA.  It seemed more winter than spring, so when something rustled in the leaves, I was startled to see a snake!  I jumped back and did my frightened little snake dance [...]

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Headed Home

April 9, 2010
Pine Tree Burst

The last couple of days I talked about what I would miss about the northeast.  Today, I’ll mention some things that excite me about moving back to my home state of Georgia. I was pleasantly surprised by how comforting the familiarity of the land felt to me when I visited our future home.   The many [...]

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Georgia on my Mind

April 2, 2010

It’s official, and so unexpected;  I’m moving back to Georgia!  I moved away 25 years ago.  Honestly, I never thought I would return.  Many other parts of the country resonate with me more than GA, but most of my family are there, and I want to be near them again.  My dad (that’s him in [...]

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Deeper Reflections

February 19, 2010

I’ve been thinking about my mother these last couple of days, since this week marks the 14th anniversary of her death.  I have had an ache of deep grief from time to time these last couple of years because I realize that I never really saw my mother.  I so desperately needed her to be [...]

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An Anniversary

February 18, 2010

My mama died 14 years ago, today.  I miss her.  So much has happened in my life, and in the world, these past 14 years.  I wish I could sit with her for a few hours and talk about all that’s happening; better yet, I’d like to just sit quietly with my head in her [...]

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