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Raising Compassionate Children

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Cathy G — 4 Comments

Kozo has once again challenged us with a timely Bloggers for Peace topic. He focused his post on raising compassionate boys, and has started an video series about this topic. As I grew up in a large family, I decided…

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2013 – Gray Tee Shirts (A Wish for 2014)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Cathy G — 14 Comments

If you read my last post you know that I experienced tremendous change during 2013! Part of that change involved various updates in my wardrobe. This was nothing fancy, mind you! When I began to figure out what clothes I’d…

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Surprised by Puppy Love!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Cathy G — 11 Comments

I’m not typically a person who cares for surprises. That’s a long story all on its own. That said, every now and then I receive a surprise that absolutely warms me from head to toe! Imagine my delight when I…

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Standing Watch – She is Resting

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Cathy G — 17 Comments

Hello family and friends. Yesterday was a very long day. My daughter had her tonsils removed. She is doing very well. I’ll share more later this week; today seems to be a day for all of us to rest! Fortunately,…

Reflections – Big Milestones Begin with Small Steps!

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Cathy G — 27 Comments

A number of months ago I wrote that I made a commitment to improve my health. I also wrote about working with a trainer to help me safely achieve my health and fitness goals. Well, today I achieved another milestone. …

Lunchbox Love Notes

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Cathy G — 5 Comments

When was the last time you wrote a hand-written note to someone? When was the last time you received a hand-written note? Not a text, or an instant message or an email, but a hand-written note? Are they just things…

Mother and Child

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Cathy G — 10 Comments

This incredible photo is of two people I never knew, my grandmother Carmen’s friend, Amalia, and her son Raymond. I found the photo last year in my mom’s “treasure chest.” My grandmother and Amalia lived in the same Los…

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A Chance Encounter

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Cathy G — 12 Comments

For the past few weeks my Saturday morning routine has been rising early and heading out to the gym to enjoy a workout with a trainer, and then a swim. As usual, one recent training session was challenging but also…

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Acts of Love and Kindness

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Cathy G — 19 Comments

As some of you know, my daughter attends a class on Sunday in which a special education teacher and several aides teach a faith formation class for children with special needs. It is a model program that is beginning to…

Another Glimpse into Her World and Ours

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Cathy G — 23 Comments

In my last post my husband and I shared our thoughts on our daughter and her many limits. The replies we received amazed us. Many of them left me thoughtful. I realized I still had a lot to express, so…