Tag: relationships

How often do I think about picking up the phone, but end up making a thousand excused for not making it?

The Power of a Phone Call

February 13, 2020
Not that long ago, I got a surprise phone call from a sweet friend. Not a text. Not a Marco Polo recorded message. An honest-to-goodness phone call. I almost didn’t answer because I’d just gotten home from work and was feeling kind of frazzled, but I did. That phone...
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Little Reminders & The “What ifs”

November 14, 2019
The week before Halloween, I found myself missing Rylie a little more than usual.  It was a busy week, so I was more tired than usual. Lack of sleep always affects how I cope, but it was also just a week full of activities that Rylie would have enjoyed. ...
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“Celebrating” Rylie’s 13th Birthday

September 12, 2017
There are many things in this world that I don’t understand. Some hit very close to home, while others are so big and worldly that I can’t even begin to fathom them. Thirteen years ago Ziggy and I were given the most amazing gift in the world. We held...
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August 4, 2017
My calendar is filled with minutia. If you look at my appointments or my to do list, it looks like I’m very busy, but… So little of what is on my calendar and lists really matter. What matters is opportunities to connect. Not to say I’ve had dinner with...
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