I don’t know about you, but every year around this time I feel pressure to come up with brilliant gift ideas for those I love. Advertising tends to nag at my heart and mind with this sentiment, “Expensive toys, jewelry, cars and stuff will bring your loved ones the most lasting pleasure!” Even though I […]
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Amanda grew up learning hard work alongside her peaceful family. Kindness and responsibility were firmly embedded in her character. But words of affirmation and hugs were not part of her family’s love language. As Amanda entered adulthood, insecurities left her vulnerable to insincere words and physical affection. It wasn’t long before she found herself enmeshed
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Seems silly, remembering my parent’s care more since they died than when they were alive. Holidays, such as Mother’s Day, seem to trigger those reflections. I guess there’s some truth to the notion we don’t really appreciate what we have until what we have is gone. Mom and Dad raised us with few words, demonstrating
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