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Clotheslines

Clotheslines One of my first delights when I went to Europe was coming upon all the clotheslines strung from building to building. The items pinned were so colorful, and seeing those lines winding their way down through the cobblestoned streets made every day feel like a celebration. When I was little my highest aspiration was to be a wife and a mother. Borne from that desire came a wisdom that God is surely a man, as who should be put in my path to help achieve that dream, but Funk. I couldn’t wait to do his laundry, cook his meals, […]

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Clotheslines

Clotheslines One of my first delights when I went to Europe was coming upon all the clotheslines strung from building to building. The items pinned were so colorful, and seeing those lines winding their way down through the cobblestoned streets made every day feel like a celebration. When I was little my highest aspiration was to be a wife and a mother. Borne from that desire came a wisdom that God is surely a man, as who should be put in my path to help achieve that dream, but Funk. I couldn’t wait to do his laundry, cook his meals, […]

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So many roads, and I didn’t choose the right one

So many roads, and I didn’t choose the right one. Not when it came to my sister. I’m thinking more about Jane now that the shock of her sudden death has worn off a bit. Actually, I think about my sister all the time, but now I’m thinking about all the stupid ifs. If only I could call and tell her that I FINALLY finished my book. If only I had let her read it. If only I had looked at her, really looked at her, and seen the beauty racing throughout her being. Because lots of things that used […]

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So many roads

So many roads, and I didn’t choose the right one. Not when it came to my sister. I’m thinking more about Jane now that the shock of her sudden death has worn off a bit. Actually, I think about my sister all the time, but now I’m thinking about all the stupid ifs. If only I could call and tell her that I FINALLY finished my book.If only I had let her read it.If only I had looked at her, really looked at her, and seen the beauty racing throughout her being. Because lots of things that used to matter, […]

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Married to this Guy

7 July 2016 Been married to this big guy for 37 years today. Met him when I was a mere babe of 19. Lucky him. The photo is of when our family lived in the slums of Barcelona for a month one summer, and had a great time!

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