Tag: life
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It’s Been a While
The months have flown by… Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve updated BrettandSonia.com! I’ve been busy working on my final project to finish my Master’s in writing at Lindenwood. (Over 60 pages and still in progress!) I’m writing now on our new iPad so hopefully this will help me keep all of my websites…
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Grateful for a second chance
I realized that today is my 1 year anniversary – of my second chance. For what? To live. Last year on Nov. 20, 2008, I was admitted to the hospital with 6 blood clots – 4 in my leg and 1 in each lung. Now that I know how serious it was, I know God…
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Update: I’m Home from the Hospital!
Good news, everyone! I was released from the hospital yesterday, Nov. 24. The swelling in my leg had went down, and I was out of critical danger. I was and still am, however, very tired and weak. But I still feel pretty good other than that. I loved sleeping in my own bed with Brett…
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Thankful for Thanksgiving
As this time of year rolls around, I always look forward to a day devoted to giving thanks. I guess it started back when I was a kid in school–I always looked forward to the break from hard work, from the daily grind. We always had relaxing Thanksgiving holidays at our house. My grandma would…
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Popping Pomegranates
Last year, Brett and I discovered a faster way to get the ruby red jewels out of a pomegranate, thanks to Alton Brown’s Good Eats TV show. Brett has grown up with the alien-looking fruits, which are hard for me to hold in one hand. But trying to open them and get out the juice-surrounded…
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I Agree Totally!
… with this quote: “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” – Virginia Satir Are you getting (and giving) enough hugs? Remember, the hug goes both ways! By the way, this photo is from a guy who made…