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Ask Jackie: Unexpected Blessings


Last week one of my best friends once again knew exactly what I needed to lift my spirits up…An afternoon with girlfriends. She invited me over to her home to have lunch and then to enjoy each other’s company while we “sit and knit” Only, I didn’t know who any of these women were and…

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Dear Mom, You hung up the phone with the doctor today Your eyes are different They’re sad with worry He talked about me Mom, what did he say? I want to look at you so badly Like I was able to before But now my mind won’t let me Look at you anymore I’m locked…

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Our eyes meet and we know It’s a reflection of our own Stained shades of red Dark circles remain A river of tears waiting to flow Full of love and pain Uncanny strength Survival mode at times Abundance of unfailing love The Caregiver’s eyes… The eyes that speak ask How do they do it? Look…

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Today is Autism Awareness Day. And if I were to pick a topic about Autism, in which I would like to build awareness on, it would be the immense need of genuine Christian support for the entire family effected by Autism. Personally speaking, I can see how the stressors that go along with Autism can…

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