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Aug 18, 2016
2 min

Today is Just Twenty-Four Hours

How many times have you sat around thinking, “Boy, I wish I would’ve handled that differently.” or “I can’t believe I messed that up.” I w...

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Melanie

Aug 10, 2016
2 min

An Unexpected Find

When I was growing up, church was a big part of my life. It was just part of the routine. As kids, my brother, sister and I attended pr...

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Melanie

Jul 28, 2016
3 min

Choose Happy

It’s okay to be mad. Be mad at the cancer that took your loved one. Be mad at the friend that took his life. Be mad at that driver who ...

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Melanie

Jul 26, 2016
4 min

Pennies, Tennis & Heaven

Strange combo, right? Have you ever received a sign from your loved one that has passed? I have. Several times. Usually it is pennies ...

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Accept that you will not have all the facts.

Melanie

Jul 25, 2016
3 min

Accept that you will not have all the facts.

This is a tough one. The night we found my brother, all sorts of revelations came about. His messy financial situation became a little m...

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Melanie

Jul 24, 2016
2 min

Painful Conversations

You know that conversation? The one someone begins with you even though you never asked to be part of it? You are standing in line with...

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