My ever-present father and me
Losing someone you love is hard, especially on big days. I’m sandwiched between two of them now, missing my dear dad. But he’s turned up yet again to remind me that the ones we love and lose are closer than we think….
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Whatever you celebrate, I hope it’s happy. For me, it’s Christmas. In the midst of the crazies and holiday hassles, the hard-to-please relatives, and burned cookies, I'm taking a break and heading to the Star. It’s the most wonderful place of all. C'mon, I'll meet you there...
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True confession: I have an emotional connection… to my Christmas tree. Really. But before you call me kooky, consider this: Maybe you have that connection, too. This is a whole new way to think about it….
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Just before departure. Here’s to setting off… solo at last!
I have seen before how travel changes the traveler. I have felt it within myself. But this time, as I throw off the training wheels and go solo, it’s different. It’s deeper. As I discover a little-known, incredible city that should be on everyone’s Italy hit list, I’m also discovering myself…
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Alred Street Baptist Church, where Church happened without walking in the door.
A "chance" encounter with a stranger brought Church outside, to me, and delivered a powerful lesson for all of us. If you're open to it, you, too, will find yourself attending service when you least expect it....
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