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Music of My Heart
Your words swirl in my mind, Dancing on the rhythms of a melody. Sounds of joy, heard internally. Waiting expectantly for the chorus. Finding the perfect harmony in a world of dissonance. It’s the time of rejoicing, A day full of thanks, Giving glory to Him Who gives everything back. Taking the ashes of my life, Recreating me in His…
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Brussel Sprouts ala MJ
Last weekend a dear friend, Maryam, came to visit. She requested we make this recipe, and we did. We always have such fun. All I can say is – YEAH! I would do it all again! Ingredients • 10 ounces bacon, cut into strips • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 pounds Brussel sprouts, washed, (trim bottoms and cut sprouts in…
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Hindsight
I didn’t realize how easy it is to ignore things my body was literally blaring at me. How is it possible to overlook an extra 27-pound cyst that was growing like crazy? I don’t know, but I sure did it. It started before I even knew. I think, in actuality, this thing was growing from about the time I moved…
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Doing 180
Wow. It’s gone by so fast – and yet, as I sit here this morning, it seems like eons ago. Yes, it’s true – 180 days ago today was surgery. And, do you think I am grateful? Heck YES! So, I’m not turning 180-degrees, so to speak. I am, however, taking extra time to thank God and those who have…
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Hope
It’s been a few years since I packed up the U-Haul and pulled out of “Dodge” in New Mexico. At that moment, I was sad and still had my eyes on the horizon. Today, I have hope again. After all, “the earth is the Lord’s”, right? Right. I’ve been studying about prayer, attitudes and focus (not all in the same…
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It’s Right There!
Sometimes you can read the same passage and see something new. I don’t know how many times I’ve read or heard the 23 Psalm. Today, however, something new and wonderful happened. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” Psalm 23:1 NIV Nothing. I lack nothing. Really? Really! It’s right there in front of my face. What a great way…
