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Monday November 30, 2009

Inspiring Stories

  • Tuesday, February 26, 2008

    Tuesday, February 26, 2008

    I approached today as if it were any other day...it's hard not to when you've been dealing with sick kids for 2 weeks, being run down yourself from the viruses and multiple wakings at night.  I started thinking about this year...this milestone that I have reached.  1 year cancer free!
    Huge when you look at cancer statistics...most recurrence happens in the first year.  Every...

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  • MESSAGE FROM SCOTT!!!

    Sunday, September 14, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Sun., 9-14-08:  I went to the Post Office a today.  Normally I visit the cemetery on Sunday but today I was not going to go. The weather here is YUCK!  As I was almost to the P.O.  I "heard" Scott say, "Come on, Mom!  I've got something to show you."   At first I thought I was imagining this because I have been reading the books, ...

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  • Pennies from Heaven???

    Tuesday, September 16, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Mon., 9-15-08: Okay...I am still am somewhat of a high from my contact, yesterday, with Scott.  I know it was real.  Today, I was taking my little walk before lunch and found 3 pennies in the parking lot.  Not together, but staggered.  I think they were from Scott, my mother-in-law-Marjorie, and Melissa.  I had been thinking about them a lot since yesterday!  In any ...

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  • my husband is a hero!

    Tuesday, September 23, 2008

    My husband always suprises me ................Today i was going to visit my sister and i had to go by bus as our car is making a noise and we don't like going to far when the car rattles, well when we got to the bus stop i moaned as my husband had parked too close to the side walk i made him move the car forward to clear the side walk then we got out of the car to wait for the bus, shortly af...

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  • I SAW A MEDIUM TODAY!

    Tuesday, September 23, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Tues., 9-23-08:  I saw a Medium today.  It was so interesting!  It made me, in many ways, feel better.  She was reccomended by a friend.  This person does this by word of mouth, only.  That made me more secure, right away.  She does not charge a fee but it is sort of a given she will get something. I gave her $25.00 and felt good about it.
    The Medium was so on ta...

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  • dog risks life to save kittens from fire

    Sunday, October 26, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Hero dog risks life to save kittens from fire  Leo refuses to leave burning building, is found guarding litter amid smokeSYDNEY - A dog was hailed as a hero on Sunday after it risked its life to save a litter of newborn kittens from a house fire, rescuers said.
    In a case which gives the lie to the saying about "fighting like cats and dogs," the terrier cross named Leo had to be revi...

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  • HAPPINESS is not a destination; it is a method of living.

    Saturday, November 8, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Happiness is not a destination;
    It is a method of living.
    its always the journey that counts the most, once you get there, once you get the medal or trophy, the whole thing/the adventure, the challenge, the learning experience, the good times, and laughter is over, and onto the next journey. 
    i think the act of play, not just structured sport, but the freestyle act of play as a kid teach...


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  • You are a creator.
    If you can create a negative fantasy in which you lose, i.e., worry, concern, anxiety about the future, you can certainly create a positive fantasy in which, with joy, laughter, and health, you walk into the wonderful future you have envisioned.
    - John-Roger with Paul Kaye
    (From: The Rest of Your Life, p. 207)
    i should take my own advice.  lol.  another way to describ...



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  • THE DEEP, DARK, HOLE...

    Tuesday, December 9, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Tues. eve., 12-09-08:  I think I am once again emerging for the "Dark Hole".  We all seem to visit there, on occasion.  I have been pretty much stuck there since late September.
    Fall is hard for me!  So many birthdays, holidays, etc.  So many "in my face" reminders of Scott not being here. (and Melissa)  We were always big on celebrations.  Th...

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  • Put my Trust back in God

    Sunday, September 20, 2009 | An Inspiring story

    Hey J.  It's been a while since I have written.  I have been a busy beaver and just not had my mind on journaling much.  Glad to see you are still here waiting for me.  An important thing happened last night.  I placed my trust back in God.  I had turned my back and walked away for a good while.  I got this deluded thought in my sick mind that I would one da...

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