Tag Archives: comfort

Puppy Love, Part II

In my previous post, I told about how we came to welcome our delightful dog Sparkle  into our home. There is so much more to this story. I resisted having a dog for so long and I and so many … Continue reading

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Puppy Love

  For many years, my husband campaigned to get a dog. I resisted, claiming that the dog would be too much trouble and that we worked too many hours. In addition, I am allergic to furry animals and developed asthma … Continue reading

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Friends

“Weathered by pain. Sheltered by friends.”  (Quoted in Reader’s Digest ) These words sum up simply so much of what I have been thinking about lately. Friends are important to me and my husband. Family is equally important, of course. … Continue reading

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Roller Coaster Ride

I feel like my emotions have been on an out-of-control roller coaster ride this week. My week started with a celebration—my brother Brian was ordained as a Methodist Elder. This is a major milestone in his life—it seals his commitment … Continue reading

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Big Blue

Bulky and blue, with worn arm rests, Big Blue, our recliner, takes up a sizable piece of real estate in the enclosed porch. Next to its bulk are two tables, one on either side of it that makes it even … Continue reading

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