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Locked Doors

“Like the proud mother who is thrilled to receive a wilted bouquet of dandelions from her child, so God celebrates our feeble expressions of gratitude.” ~ Richard Foster~ Oh, does my heart long to have a wilted bouquet of dandelions from our son. To tell you the truth — I never got flowers from our…

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Sometimes on Detour

“Has someone seen the life I planned? It seems it’s been misplaced I’ve looked in every corner It’s lost without a trace…” ~ Beth Moore~ From the poem: “The Life I Planned” What a fitting quote for my life! When I married my husband some 20+-years ago, I never would have thought that I would…

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My Rock…

“It doesn’t matter what is behind you as much as it matters who is beside you.” ~ Ellen ~ “Laced with Grace” Okay – I have to admit: I most likely cling to His arm when I am in trouble. Trouble that is heart-breaking, gut-wrenching and totally devastating. Yes, I was at the bottom several…