Tag: Family
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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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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.…
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Do Nothing
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your person is nothing. Just spend time together in the same breathing space, doing individual things and occasionally chatting. Show your love by being present and in the moments with the human you like best.
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Family
There is nothing better than snuggle time with family. Dog and children included. Humans crave and need touch. Personal contact is necessary for survival.
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Let them Eat Cake
Children are only little for a Short time. They will grow up and leave you before you have a chance to adjust your brain and heart to the idea that they are now grown. So let them eat cake for breakfast, let them play in the rain, and let them be children for as long…
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Selfish Happiness
My husband enjoys building and painting models. Small fantasy critters and armies. For years it was difficult for him due to carpal tunnel pain. I convinced him to get the surgery. Now he’s back at it. Crazy thing is he thanks me for encouraging him to get his hand fixed. Isn’t that what we are…
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Today is About Family
If you are lucky enough to be with the family you love, enjoy them. If you are not with them, call them or do that new fangled Zoom thing. If you are estranged from your family, forgive them, or try too. (Forgiveness is hard.) If you are not on speaking terms with your family or…
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Are you doing ok?
Let’s take this Monday to think about how we are really mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Listen to your inner most part. Don’t neglect what is important to your survival. Once you have taken care of you, then focus on the humans who are important to your life. You can’t help anyone if you lack…
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Be Unique
It is completely acceptable to live a life that is different from everyone else’s life. Be nontraditional and unique. If it works for you and you are happy do not apologize for the life you chose. Your life is your own. It is not for others to decide. It is not disrespectful to your family…
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Adding Sugar Makes Things Better
Have you ever tasted something and thought, “Gross, this needs some sugar.” Then you add sugar and it make the next bite sweeter. What if you could add a litte sugar to a bad attitude? “Here, open your mouth?” Just pour sugar into the person who’s attitude is a bit bitter and sweeten them right…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 