Category: The Library
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Random Thoughts from Christmas Break
It is the last Friday of Christmas break, and I find myself looking at the calendar and asking, “How is it possible that time, once again, has gone by so quickly?” We have basked in the joy of being together this season. We’ve filled our days full of friends and family celebrations, laughter and tears, […]
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Light Always Returns
Today was a chemo day. I’ve lost track of how many treatments I’ve had. There is no countdown to when I’m done. There is no bell to ring as I walk out of the chemo treatment room for the last time amidst the hugs and cheers of nurses who have become friends. There is only, […]
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The Pause
“After all,” Anne had said to Marilla once, “I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.” (~L.M. Montgomery) It seems this keyboard is a bit […]
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Where Is the Reverse Gear?
The excitement in our home is palpable. We are so glad for school to be over. Oh, how I miss them when they are gone! I’m a little behind because of chemo this week, but I’m readying our summer basket and we’re putting the finishing touches on our summer list. We’ve even checked a few […]
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“And More”
“Oh, Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them,” exclaimed Anne. “You mayn’t get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them. Mrs. Lynde says, ‘Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.’ But I think it would be […]
A Spring of Joy 