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Gratitude Plus
Today as I was doing my laundry and other household chores, a wave of sorrow hit me. It was a blast of missing those who have gone before. Really missing them. For a moment it made me catch my breath it hurt so much. Then, as the day has progressed other thoughts and sensations have joined the party. These thoughts are more upbeat. We will be together again. My faith tells me this, and I believe it wholeheartedly. We can have this confidence because it is based on the One who is True. Small things are continuing to play out on this Saturday…brushing my sweet dog, grocery shopping…seemingly mundane things.…
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Too Soon
She was smart, active and always had a list. She was never satisfied with “just ok” – Pursue excellence and chase it hard. Keep going until you get there…She never quit. Her laugh would light up a room. She could out-think and outwit nearly anyone. She was a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend. Her ping-pong skills were legendary! I miss her…miss her…miss her. She was a beacon in the night – A shining light in this world of ours. Mom…you are gone too soon. Happy Birthday, Al. Alice Garretson 06-13-2018 – RG
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My Girl
Some people might say my girl is spoiled…I say, naw! She’s not spoiled. She is loved. Sammy is a rescue dog, which is a fancy way of saying I got her at the Pound. She was still young, covered in downy fur with that same expression in her dark eyes. I thought she looked adorable and sweet. Little did I know Red Heelers (of which she is a part) can be notoriously stubborn. I think I heard somewhere pets resemble their owners? I wonder what that means? LOL. It’s hard to believe she is 10! The years have really flown. In this picture she is watching out the windows, looking…
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Wow
Today didn’t turn out as I had thought – and that’s a good thing! I woke up lazy, not wanting to get up, get ready and go to church and Someone urged me on. Yes! Sometimes it’s good to get beyond one’s self. So, off I went, facing the humidity, the tolls, the normal day-to-day experiences. Little did I know. Honestly, I’m still in a whirlwind. Church was great, and that’s a big reason I’m in Austin. I’m smitten. It’s true. There are some really cool people here. What happened after that is what has brought me to a new place. I got home and there was a check in…
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Arriving Soon!
I hear it in my head, The chords, the rhythm and sounds – Music in me. Today, expectation is strong And the knowledge of what is to come. Finding the new groove. Setting the tracks down. Exalting the One Who created music from the beginning. His soul brings ignition To the creativity internal. Glorious. Joyful. Colors of Hearing. Music in me. His forever. – RG
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Out on a Limb
Life is so interesting, don’t you think? Out of a random conversation, I sent an MP3 of some of my stuff to my boss. His reaction was really funny. I am smiling thinking about his stuttering and nearly catatonic state as he listened to the guitar, drums and generally heavy rock songs. “What is happening here?” Oh my gosh! So, I have decided, with encouragement from friends to post some of my tunes. They were recorded several years ago…I’d like to give credit to a few folks. Tim True – Bass John Allen – Guitar-man Doug Agee – Production and Tympani Cipriano Garcia – Sax Extraordinaire! There are others, too…
