Christmas Magic Died When My Mom Went To Heaven
Every year it seems to come earlier. Trick-or-treaters haven't even reached out doorstep before Christmas makes its appearance in every…
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Every year it seems to come earlier. Trick-or-treaters haven't even reached out doorstep before Christmas makes its appearance in every…
Continue ReadingTwenty-five years ago, I was a 4th grade book nerd who said goodbye to a dad dying early and to…
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Continue Reading“You don’t have a full plate right now,” she said. “You have a platter at an all-you-can-eat buffet.” It had…
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