My teenage idealism was turned on its head many years ago when cancer invaded the lives of a young family who’d become closely entwined with ours. The young couple had a toddler daughter and infant son when cancer took Mark’s life. I remember taking comfort in their song choice for the service. In the decades since, that song comes immediately to mind whenever I feel time or circumstances – happy or sad - spinning out of control.
In the past 24 hours I showered a bride who was in my 1st grade Sunday school class, celebrated my baby’s 21st birthday and learned of three untimely deaths affecting friends and family members. Turn, turn, turn…
Monday, October 13, 2008
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Hi there!!
You are sounding a little blue, so consider this a hug from me!!
Hey I feel bad tell Caitlin Happy Birthday. I cannot believe our babies are/would have been 21. Doesn't seem possible! We are going to Salem this weekend so I can have a "Stacey Day" with her for her birthday, 25th! 25 on the 25th!!! She has a work conference on the weekend of her birthday so I am letting her go shopping, with in reason! Nothing new here, just preparing for winter!!
Take care my friend and know you are always in my heart!!
Have a great day!
Love,
Lori
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