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55 and Thankful!

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This week I celebrated 55 years of life.

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Where did time go? At least I bet my momma is saying that! I know that when I look at my grown children I say that almost every single time.

It is funny, and I know many of you feel the same way. My brain says I have not really aged, but my body says otherwise. Continue reading 55 and Thankful! →

Nothing for Granted!

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Not for granted

It is not Father’s Day, Husband’s Day, my beloved’s birthday or even our anniversary. It is an ordinary day. I worked all day at the boutique.

And like every other day the last almost four years, I have come home to a clean house, completed laundry and a delicious dinner. No, it is not a “maid” or someone trying to impress me or win me over.

It is my husband of 35 years. Continue reading Nothing for Granted! →

What is True Friendship?

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I have been reminded again of how valuable friendship really is the last several weeks. One friend that I once taught with is headed to teach in Texas. Another good friend that worked at the same school is moving to Alabama.

My husband and I had dinner with a couple that we have been friends with since our children were young. We ended up having a three hour dinner! It had been way too long!

We have some friends from our young married years that we still are in contact with even though they are in different states…and when we talk it seems like it was just yesterday we spoke. And we are so fortunate to have great friendships that have been around since our school days.  We stick together because when one of us forgets, odds are that someone else remembers!

But a very good childhood friend left for Florida today. The memories we have will be treasured forever. Continue reading What is True Friendship? →