When i was younger, I hated looking back. When I was younger, I was always looking ahead. I couldn’t wait to grow up. I counted down the days until birthdays, summer vacation, graduation, getting a job, and all the milestones I thought would finally make me feel like I had arrived somewhere. Looking back never…
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The Story That Changed How I See the World
Apparently I’m not quite finished talking about Little Women. Yesterday, I wrote about the ending I’d change. Today, I’m realizing the book changed me in ways that have nothing to do with who Jo ended up with. When I first read Little Women, I expected a story about four sisters growing up. What I didn’t…
We laid my dad to rest.
Today was a beautiful day. As difficult as this day was, I know Dad would have been happy. One of his final wishes was granted. He wanted a Christian burial and funeral service, and today we were able to give that to him. When Dad was gravely ill, we had many deep and difficult conversations…
Crowned Brunette 