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Hiking Season 14 June 2018

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Sally Gerard

Elaine is the best hiking partner! We both look forward to hiking season and it is in full swing. We’ve already hiked about 22 miles and discovered a whole new state park with awesome trails. There are several things that … Continue reading →

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Closed Doors and Fear 12 June 2018

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Sally Gerard

What is it that makes us fear something new? The old saying, “When one door closes, another one opens,” can strike a panic inside. The old door was just fine, thank you. What if the new door gets stuck or … Continue reading →

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A Soft Place 5 June 2018

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Sally Gerard

“Looking for a soft place to fall…” by Allison Moorer tells the story of wanting to be where you are loved and feel secure. And don’t we all want that? It is easier to be our best selves when we … Continue reading →

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Solace 29 May 2018

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Sally Gerard

As you read this today, I am with my sisters in a court room as we stand together while I read a “victim impact statement” to the judge who will hand down the sentence, finally we hope, to the evil … Continue reading →

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Frogs 23 May 2018

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Sally Gerard

Where do frogs go when it’s too dry to hang out? We have to have good rains to bring them from wherever they hide out. Do they take the first frog train when the frog weather app shows the promise … Continue reading →

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Impressions 17 May 2018

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Sally Gerard

Who are the people who’ve made an impression on you in your life? Have they collided into you like a comet streaking through the sky? Have they stopped your breath because you’d never known they were missing from your life? … Continue reading →

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Impact 16 May 2018

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Sally Gerard

Webster defines an impact in two ways: “the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another,” and “have a strong effect on someone or something.” There are so many things I can think of that have an impact. … Continue reading →

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Fearfully & Wonderfully Made 10 May 2018

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Sally Gerard

In Psalm 139, verse 14, the psalmist writes, “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. (NKJV) These words popped into my head today as I … Continue reading →

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A Rare Quality 1 May 2018

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Sally Gerard

“You have a soul in you of rare quality, an artist’s nature; never let it starve for lack of what it needs.” Marcel Proust What makes you excited? Get your juices flowing? Makes you grateful? Brings you that total body … Continue reading →

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Home 27 April 2018

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Sally Gerard

“There’s a fire softly burning, suppers on the stove…” John Denver’s words in “Back Home Again” are a comfort. The images in the lyrics are all things that represent home. I’ve always known that home is more than a structure … Continue reading →

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