Tag: memory
Posted on June 20, 2017
by Paris Renae
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Today’s ‘junk’ mail caught my attention – in bold pink letters it read: The Perfect Life Is In Your Future. At first I rolled my eyes because the flyer was for a Senior Living Workshop. One, I can’t get into the whole senior thing because… Continue Reading “About Being…”
Category: featuredTags: amazing, Bible, boomer, Christian, comman, eternity, future, God, hardhip, Jesus, life, love, memory, obedient, old, perfect, senior, success, trouble, workshop, world
Posted on April 11, 2017
by Paris Renae
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What’s your most valuable possession? Jewelry, cars, home? Antiques, artwork, memorabilia? Two thousand years ago perfume was a highly valued item. Extremely expensive, not owned by many. The ingredients to make it were scarce and pricey. “While Jesus was in Bethany in the home… Continue Reading “Not Fading…”
Category: featuredTags: beautiful, believe, Bible, burial, death, die, Easter, eternity, expensive, God, heaven, Jesus, memory, perfume, poor, rich, story, torture, value, world
Posted on October 11, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Much of our world knows nothing of hurricanes – but for those living in their paths, be they in America or the Philippines or wherever – we know the aftermath. This time I’m calling it the After-Matth-ew. South Florida, where I live, is no stranger… Continue Reading “Aftermath…”
Category: featured, UncategorizedTags: America, anchor, Bible, Christ, compassion, Florida, God, helpless, hope, hurricane, Jesus, love, memory, power, shepherd, soul, storms, strength, tropical, trouble, weary, weather
Posted on February 12, 2016
by Paris Renae
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You know those moments where your heart swells? Those times when your doggy looks at you with soulful eyes. Those times a toddler’s sweet voice undoes you. The times a strong hand with a wedding band covers yours in assurance. What treasure there… Continue Reading “His Girl…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: anniversary, Bible, child, chocolate, creation, dog, flowers, friend, God, heart, husband, Jesus, love, marriage, memory, Paris, peace, time, treasure, Valentine, value, wedding
Posted on January 15, 2016
by Paris Renae
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A nine hour drive to the hospital. Anxious thoughts surrounded the miles. The sky was already dark pulling into the parking lot even though it was only 5:30. Bitter cold surrounded me as I stepped out. How does one say goodbye while still… Continue Reading “Surrounded…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: Bible, comfort, death, eternity, Father, fear, God, hope, hospital, Jesus, joy, love, memory, peace, salvation, son, sorrow, soul, trouble, wife
Posted on October 2, 2015
by Paris Renae
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Strolling towards me were three tiny birds with the orangest beaks and pinkest legs. They were an inseparable trio, definitely playing follow-the-leader. Where she pecked, they pecked. She fluffed her feathers, they fluffed theirs. When she waddled off, they followed right behind. The… Continue Reading “What Lasts…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: birds, eternity, friendship, God, Jesus, laughter, life, love, memory, neighbor, play, stories, strong
Posted on July 10, 2015
by Paris Renae
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A lot can be learned from a thirteen year old… They like to use the word ‘so’ – a lot. ‘So, grandma, how did you and grandpa meet?’ My story made him smile wide and relax in his seat. (So, I guess I’m a… Continue Reading “So-ing Lessons…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: adventure, alcohol, food, fun, God, grandparent, history, Jesus, jokes, lessons, memory, metabolism, mustache, story, teenager, vacation, weight
Posted on May 22, 2015
by Paris Renae
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My earliest memory is feeling like the sand was running out from under my feet and the dizzy feeling like I might topple over. I was fortunate enough to live about thirty minutes from the white silver sands of Florida’s panhandle when I… Continue Reading “Sandy Toes…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: America, beach, children, cross, Father, Florida, freedom, friend, God, grateful, Jesus, memorial, Memorial Day, memory, mother, sand, soldier, soul, starfish, stars, U.S.A.
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