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Monday Blessings

Monday Blessings


Counting my blessings changes my perspective.  Instead of focusing on problems and disappointments, I'm able to recognize God's blessings in my everyday life. This past week was the beginning of the new school year at Rancho Solano.  It was exciting to see many of the children from our last year's class.  Some of them were in our summer camp.  But it had been several months since I'd seen many of them and they seemed to have grown during that time.  I had missed them. We had a classroom of 19 three year old children who were saying good…
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Debbie Petras
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I'll Be Hosting In Other Words Tuesday

I'll Be Hosting In Other Words Tuesday


I'll be hosting "In Other Words Tuesday" next week on August 16. How does this work? I post a quote for you to think about.  That's why I'm sharing the quote with you today.  Write your thoughts on this quote.  Be sure to include the quote in your "In Other Words Tuesday" blog post.  Come back to Heart Choices next Tuesday and link up your specific blog post so we can stop by and read it.  If you don't have a blog, I welcome your comments on this quote.   The quote that I chose for us to write on is: “I must make a consci…
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Debbie Petras
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High School Reunion

High School Reunion


The Lindenhurst High School Class of '71 is having a 40 year reunion next weekend.  Yes, you read that correctly.  I can't believe it's been 40 years since I graduated from high school.   The years go by so quickly! I'm sad because I'm not going to be able to attend.  But I've had such fun catching up with old friends through Facebook.   A new group recently formed called "If you're from Lindenhurst you probably remember ...".  It was a bit addicting because people would share memories that would trigger other memories…
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Debbie Petras
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