Category Archives: Heroes

Holding On To Humanity

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Years ago when I announced to my parents that I was pregnant (with our fourth child), my dad commented that he thought I was a little nuts to bring another child into this world. I don’t remember his exact words … Continue reading →

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Hats Off For Ruthe — Plus 5

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Back in July of 2006, my sister and I threw a surprise birthday party in honor of our mother’s 80th birthday. Though Mom’s birthday is actually August 29, we chose a date a month early … hoping she’d never guess … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Lewis

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

I can’t remember my first exposure to the writings of C. S. Lewis. (It may have been an early reading of Till We Have Faces.) Before ever having read one volume of the Narnia series, I encountered this myth retold. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mamma!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Yesterday, August 29, was my mother’s 84th birthday. Without a doubt, she is one of the most amazing women I know. In spite of her age, her macular degeneration, and the usual aches and pains that accompany aging, she lives … Continue reading →

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TCO – Stepping Into a New World

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

My eldest grandson went to college today. He drove himself to the campus (about 30 miles away) but, uncertain the school would permit him to stay, he left all his belongings here at our home where he’s lived this past year. … Continue reading →

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“Freedom Has Never Been So Fragile”

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

Yesterday, I identified a point of agreement between myself and President Obama. Truthfully, there are probably very few things on which we would see eye-to-eye. But when Obama characterizes our present situation as a “mess,” I concur. I’m also reminded … Continue reading →

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My Mom, Ruthe

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

In the summer of 2006, we held a surprise birthday party to honor my mother who was celebrating her 80th birthday. Just before Christmas that year, she suffered a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We might have lost her. Diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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One of My Heroes … RIP

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Today is my Daddy’s birthday. Were he alive, Norman would be celebrating 88 years. He was the first man who won my heart. He wasn’t a perfect man, but he loved my mother and did his best to provide her … Continue reading →

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