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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Making A New Ending and Taking Another Look at Our Beginning
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson I saw the above quote from an email from The Wendling Group. In one respect I agree with the … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Generosity, Healing, LIfe Lessons, Optimism, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts
Tagged abandoned, abandonment, abandonment issues, beginning, beginnings, biological father, ending, endings, Family, friends, Grief, guilt, loneliness, new beginning, new ending, pain, Relationships, siblings, suffering, The Wendling Group. Maria Robinson
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The Eyes of a Child
I was just reflecting that many people say they feel old when they become a grandparent, but I’m feeling young again. This will be the fifth time that I’ll get to experience and explore life through the eyes of a … Continue reading
Posted in Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Inspiring
Tagged child, eyes, eyes of a child, grandchild, grandfather, Grandpa, Grandson, kid, leaf, looking at life through the eyes of a child, playground, puddle, rain drop, raindrop, rock, walk, walks
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My First Grandchild Was Born Yeserday
My first grandchild was born yesterday. Everyone is doing fine. I spent most of the day at the hospital yesterday to let an exhausted new mommy and daddy sleep and to spend as much time as possible holding and beholding … Continue reading
Posted in Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Inspiring
Tagged bon, dad, daddy, father, grandad, grandchild, grandfather, gransdon, grateful, happy, hospital, lucky, mom, mommy, Mother, yesterday
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Speaking of Daring Adventures…
Our eldest son and his wife are expecting their first child. I believe that having a baby is one of the greatest and most daring adventures of all. Their son’s due date is TODAY. It will be my wife’s and … Continue reading
Posted in Courage, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids
Tagged baby, daring adventure, due date, grandchild, grandfather, grandmother, Grandson, great adventure, newborn, parents, son, waiting by the phone
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Life is Either a Daring Adventure…
I just saw a Nike internet commercial that included several quotes about living life to the fullest. Here are three of them: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. –Helen Keller Action expresses priority. –Ganhdi You only … Continue reading
