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Good Tidings
So, Linus had it right years ago in “Charlie Brown Christmas”. He stood at the mic and recited the passage from Luke. As I go through my first Christmas without either of my parents on good old planet Earth, I am in equal parts rejoicing and missing them. I hear music and think, “Papa loved this song.” I make recipes…
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Open Road
So, it’s been over 100 days since my surgery. I can hardly believe it! A lot has happened in a relatively short amount of time. With the death of my Mom on October 9th, it’s like a whole new chapter is being written. Of course I miss her. There are tears, but there are also smiles as I consider many…
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Uninvited Guest
Feeling the bite against my skin, Sun shining brightly, but bringing little warmth. Winter has arrived. Today inside feels as chilly as the air outside. I miss you. Longing to hear the warmth of your laughter, Share your memories, Feel your hug… Grief sneaked in uninvited. – RG
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Autumn’s Changes
It’s been over a month since Mom passed away. I have been somewhat dreading the impending holidays. Why? Because they will be different. But then, as I consider the truth – every day is different from its predecessor. So, why should I be surprised at this? Yes, it’s more extreme…but if I honestly believe what I say I believe, then…
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Seeking Beauty
Memories creep forward From hidden recesses, Bringing with them joy and tears, but mostly joy. The temporary nature of this life Seems so permanent; But this existence is fleeting. The eternal soul, must find its way. Apart, for now, but knowing this too is temporary. One day the fabric will be whole again, And the missing will cease. In the…
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Mom’s Eulogy
Alice Eleanor Reddy was born in Connecticut on June 13, 1924 to William Patrick and Roseanne Reddy. Calvin Coolidge was President, the Ford Model-T was the car of choice and the US was “Roaring in the Twenties”. No doubt my Mom was born in optimism and clung to it her entire life. When Mom was 11 they moved to Detroit,…
