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Where Does the Time Go?

Yesterday was my older son’s birthday. 19 years…how does that happen? He is not my oldest; I am bracing for that milestone this fall. In my perspective, it’s irrelevant how many children you have, each one one carries a distinct set of emotional responses. The miracle of parenthood does not diminish with each child; in fact [...]

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Vacation Reminds Us of What’s Really Important

Vacation is a good time to reflect on what really matters in your life and how you want to spend your time on this earth. “Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing.” -Jim Rohn Family Love

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Life is Lived in the Spaces Between

We are on vacation this week; trying to stretch the spaces of life a little bit further and slow the passage of time.

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Show Gratitude for Calm Waters

Daily Gratitude We need to appreciate the moments of calm waters in our lives when they occur, because they are often elusive pockets of daily routine that otherwise go unnoticed. Have you ever had a day when you looked back and said, “Nothing much really  happened today?” Be grateful, because tomorrow may not be so [...]

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