Tag Archives: #LivinguntilIDie

Remaining Steady

I woke up wanting to go to mass today because it was the World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Years ago, I had been in Lourdes, in need of physical healing, but rather … Continue reading

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World Cancer Day Thanks

Today is World Cancer Day. First and foremost on this day I am grateful. If not for some superb medical teams, I probably would not be here. If not for numerous family, friends, and strangers, I would never have made … Continue reading

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Do Now What You Wish

Tomorrow will be the last official day of the missions trip. This morning I worked  at the medical clinic at a school  located five minutes away from our resort. In about four hours we saw 150 students and staff. We … Continue reading

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Time Flies

A friend sent me these words of encouragement last week written by John O’Donahue from his poem, BENNACHT (BLESSING): May the nourishment of the earth be yours, may the clarity of light be yours, may the fluency of the ocean … Continue reading

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Countdown!

Many people have wanted to boot 2016 out the door faster than a blink of an eye. The year has been painful for lots of us. Bring on 2017, the cry rises. I must confess that as each calendar page … Continue reading

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Facing Death

I had been talking with a friend via Skype when I realized he was right… again. I had mentioned to him that when I was working I would use the holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s to hunker down … Continue reading

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What to Become?

In the Gospel of Luke today, we read about the naming of John the Baptist, who is given a moniker that puzzles people. Only when Zechariah concurs with his wife Elizabeth about the name does a bit of Christmas magic … Continue reading

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Granola Girl

  I am not a particularly luxurious person.  I have always thought of myself as having a simple lifestyle. I have not spent a ton of money on possessions; my focus has been on experience and adventures.  I still have … Continue reading

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Tick Tock

It has been about a month since the clock in my head began to tick loudly. I am not sure if it started with my party, the turning over of yet another calendar month, the beginning of good-byes, or a … Continue reading

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