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What If?
I know you're not supposed to focus on the past or think about how things would've been different if certain things hadn't happened. I accept this. As a Christian, I know that God will bring all things together for good. "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28. And I believe it. But I'm human, and in this current atmosphere of focus on sexual assault and Jane Doe, I can't help but w
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Are YOU Jane Doe?
Being Jane Doe has been my secret for over 50 years. Take a moment to digest that. Just that sentence holds so much. What does any secret do to your body, your mind, your soul, your heart? How difficult is it to keep a secret? How lonely is it? How devastating is it? Now let's move past that first sentence and go deeper. Some of us Jane Does have never fully healed. Honestly, after having lived with this so long, I often wonder if it's even possible. I've done all the therapy
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Life Lessons at 62: Reflections and Wisdom Gained
Reaching the age of 62 brings a unique perspective on life. It is a time when many of us pause and look back on the journey we have traveled. The lessons learned are often simple but profound. They shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. I want to share some of these insights with you, hoping they resonate and maybe even inspire. Embracing Life Lessons at 62 At 62, I have come to appreciate the value of patience. Life does not always move at the pace we want. Some
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Memories & Moments: Life with Alzheimer's
When Alzheimer’s rudely inserted itself into my mom’s life almost three years ago, I was shocked. I mistakenly assumed that because she had always had an excellent memory, she’d never be afflicted with this disease. That was the first of many misconceptions I’ve come to discover. I thought Alzheimer’s was about losing memory. My mom was having trouble remembering names and coming up with words. I researched the disease to learn more about it and what to expect. Still, I
Sep 222 min read
Crafting Hope: How Handmade Ornaments Give Back to the Community
Do you love crafting and giving back? I have a great opportunity for you! It's with an organization called Operation Ornaments. This non-profit is committed to making Christmas a bit brighter for disaster survivors. Every year, disasters strip thousands of people of everything, including their cherished Christmas ornaments, which is often a deeply felt loss. Operation Ornaments gathers handmade ornaments from individuals worldwide and delivers them to these survivors. The aim
Sep 221 min read
What I Never Expected to Learn at 62: Unexpected Lessons in Aging
Reaching 62 brought with it a mix of feelings. I thought I had life mostly figured out by then. But what I discovered was quite different. Aging has a way of teaching us things we never expected. It’s not just about getting older; it’s about growing in ways that surprise us. I want to share some of these unexpected lessons with you, hoping they might resonate or even inspire. Embracing Change with Open Arms: Unexpected Lessons in Aging One of the biggest surprises was how muc
Sep 223 min read
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