Category: Family
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It’s the Small Things
Kissing my husband. Hearing my children laugh. Listening to my grandchildren chatting. Kitty purrs. Dog nuzzling for a scratch. Seeing my family smile. It’s the little things that make me the happiest.
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I Refuse to be Upset
It’s no secret that the past can haunt your present. Just when I think it’s gone forever some stupid thing pops up. I refuse to let the past upset my present and shadow my future.
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Crazy Night
It’s Halloween, blue moon, full moon and clocks fall back an hour in Florida. I’m not into pretend scary stuff. Life has taught me that there is enough real evil in the world. Be watchful and smart about the fun you have tonight. Don’t invite evil into your space.
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What Now?
I don’t know what it is lately but it feels like my family is under attack from outside sources. Things I am desperate to protect them from and keep out of our lives. Back up and slow down. Life is getting unrecognizable. Focus on what’s important but pay attention to what is happening outside your…
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It’s not about the stuff.
Life is not about things. Things are replaceable. It is the love and memories that we should pass down. You should be living life as if every day is a reason to pull out the good dishes. Why are you keeping all that stuff put away to use once or twice a year? So what…
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Why so Snappy? Pt 2
Why do we snap off at the people we love most? Sometimes I wonder why we speak so short and rudely to our family members. It’s like we don’t care that they have feelings. I don’t mean to bark but I do. Always after I use a harsh tone of voice I feel so bad.…
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What’s my name?
When the days are rough and you are so exhausted that you can’t even remember who you are, it’s nice to have that one person to come home too. My husband always has dinner waiting and arms to wrap around me when I come home. He knows me like no other human knows me. He…
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I can’t keep track.
Days run together like streams converging in the river. I can’t remember what day it is or what my name is. My husband says, “I got you.” Suddenly, all is right in the world.
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I Make Mistakes
I’m not perfect. I admit to making mistakes. Sometimes small mistakes and sometimes big ones. Still, I am just a human. I did not make a mistake when I promised him forever. Nor did I mess up when I took his name. My marriage is the best thing to happen to me. I know that…
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Time Stands Still
There are moments in life that you want to stop and save it forever. Time does stand still. When that happens focus all your senses. What do you see? What smell is on the air? Close your eyes, what do hear? More importantly, how does it feel? Savor it…hold it in your heart. Cherish it.…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 