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Defying Logic!

Defying Logic!

Posted by on Sep 26, 2016 in All, Family, Grandchildren, Real Life | 0 comments

When you get to my age bracket, you tend to think: “I’ll break the rules and just do what I want to!”  As long as it’s within the parameters of good clean living and the law, I think that’s occasionally OK!  This weekend was one of those times! If you had suggested to me that I fly down to Gainesville, Florida for 48 hours and...

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Letting Go!

Posted by on Aug 11, 2016 in All, Family, Grandchildren, Humanity, Real Life | 0 comments

A very good friend of our family, David Thomas, L.M.S.W is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville.  He spends much of his time helping children navigate through all types of issues.  He’s also an author (written great books for Dads), speaker and blog-writer plus husband, Dad and an all around great guy!  He has helped...

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Blessed at 60!

Posted by on May 29, 2013 in Family, Grandchildren, Real Life | 0 comments

Some have asked …"How do you feel now that you are at the big 60?"  It's a simple answer:  "More blessed and I feel so much better than I did at 50 or 40 or before!!"  I have such a hard time being negative in this negative world when I have so much to be thankful for.  Anything besides that...

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Maggie – my granddaughter tells an important story!

Posted by on Dec 6, 2011 in Family, Fascinating, Grandchildren, Humanity, Public Service, Real Life | 0 comments

I’ve got to say … if I hadn’t known her since birth a little over 6 years ago, this video would have moved me anyway.  However, because I have the privilege of sharing some life with her, love her dearly and am having the time of my life watching her grow into a young woman MUCH too fast …. this video moved me to tears! Maggie is...

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