Tag Archives: parents

Daily Prompt: My Favorite

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Gail

Today’s post is inspired by The Daily Post at WordPress.com What’s the most time you’ve ever spent apart from your favorite person? Tell us about it. The first thing I thought of when I read this question was that I’m … Continue reading →

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A Letter To My Mother and Father-in-law

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Gail

Today is the 60th wedding anniversary of my mother and father-in-law.  This post is a tribute to them. To my mother-in-law and father-in-law: Today is a huge milestone in both of your lives.  Your 60th wedding anniversary!  My wish for you is happiness and … Continue reading →

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Is It Over Yet?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Gail

As a blogger I felt it was my duty last week to write a post about Thanksgiving.   I tried but failed.   I tried to come up with something…. anything about Thanksgiving such as a list of what I’m thankful for.  … Continue reading →

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Ramblings From the Past Month…. or so

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Gail

About a month and a half ago, I went on a huge decluttering rampage.  I was plain and simply sick of the clutter.  I constantly am amazed at how much “stuff” a family of four accumulates in such a short amount of time.  … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Gail

Since it has been over 2 months since I’ve had a Monday’s Question, I thought I would give it another try.  Hoping for some good participation/comments/replies!!!!!!! As a child, what is one thing you always hated to hear your parents say … Continue reading →

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A Daughter’s Journey Through Cancer- Part 10 (the final part)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Gail

There is a time for everything,   and a season for every activity under the heavens:  a time to be born and a time to die,   a time to plant and a time to uproot,   a time to kill and a … Continue reading →

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A Daughter’s Journey Through Cancer- Part 5 (An Explanation)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Gail

Here we are at Part 5 on this cancer journey.  Some of you may be wondering if this story will ever end.  Some may have found this story too depressing and quit reading long ago.  And that’s o.k.  I recently … Continue reading →

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Motivation, you elude me

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Gail

I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation lately.  What motivates some people and not others to complete certain tasks?   I’ve especially been wondering how motivation is related to weight loss.  You see, I vowed that 2010 was going to be … Continue reading →

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Three sisters and an unbroken promise

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Gail

I am the youngest of three girls in my family.  The baby.  My parents had three girls all within three years.  My mother was told she would never be able to have children.  She had a retroverted uterus (a tipped or tilted uterus) … Continue reading →

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