Category Archives: Healing

“He Believed In Me”

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=547862351901352 Every once in a while a video comes along that is so powerful that I get the chills watching it. This is one of those videos. No one believed in him. Not even himself. His situation was hopeless. Or … Continue reading →

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The Choice

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

In response to a recent post titled, “One Of My Heroes And A Quote That Helps To Explain Why”, a reader asked, “How do you do that–leave it (Ed. note: hatred, bitterness, anger) behind? That is an excellent question. Here … Continue reading →

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Transplant Romance

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/heart-transplant-sparks-romance-between-donors-sister-recipient-160853166–abc-news-topstories.html This is like something right out of a romantic comedy but actually happened and is quite serious. It touched me and I think will touch you too. Love, Russ

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Chito and Pocho

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

I saw a post on FB that touched me, and here are some snippets: Deep in the Costa Rican jungle, a fisherman named Chito discovered a crocodile that had been shot in the eye by a cattle farmer and left … Continue reading →

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Healing Words

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

“Words. They can arouse. They can make you laugh, and make you cry. But if you find the one who can heal you with their words, never let them go.” –Unknown (Source: Forever Awezome) I love this quote. To me, … Continue reading →

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From Grief To AdDRESSING A Real Need

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Sometimes good things come from tragedies. This is one of those stories. Snippets: “When Sherrill and Joe Garrett’s 7-month-old son, Jacob, died in May, they were devastated. “Jacob – whom they called Jake – was their only child together, and … Continue reading →

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If I Could

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Your sorrow shows in your eyes and is etched on your face It reflects a weary spirit that is in a painful place The smiling mask you wear when you say everything’s OK Can’t hide from me the tragedy you … Continue reading →

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Where Troubles Melt Like Lemon Drops

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

The link below is to a group of children from Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary School singing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. Stunningly beautiful heartfelt innocence. May their hearts heal as quickly as their voices and faces have melted mine. http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/children-record-song-benefit-newtown-conn-causes-131022810–abc-news-topstories.html Russ

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A Hole In My Heart That Wouldn’t Heal

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

This post is dedicated to all who have had someone dear to them choose to turn their back on them and walk away. If you have a hole in your heart that has never quite healed, this post is for … Continue reading →

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“The Magic Of Belle Isle”

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

I recently was doing the Netflix equivalent of channel surfing when I came across a movie that I’d never heard of before called “The Magic of Belle Isle”. I wasn’t particularly intrigued by the name and was about to move … Continue reading →

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