Sunday, August 28, 2005
Do you know where you were four years ago today? I do.
Bryan and I were not in agreement about what we should do as Hurricane Katrina churned its way through the Gulf. I wanted to evacuate. He wanted to ride it out. After all, Katrina was only Cat 3, he explained. We [...]
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Sylvie Stephens is a brave and loving mom. Remember to lift her up in prayers as she goes through this difficult journey. I have received beautifully written emails from her, and she has just posted another message on Caring Bridge. I find myself wanting to laugh one moment and cry the next:
Last night while Sydney [...]
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It is with a heavy heart that I post this letter from Sylvie Stephens, mother of Sydney. I am inspired by her strength and faith.
Never give up faith. Never.
On Monday, the doctors indicated that Sydney is having multiple organ/system failures. It breaks my heart to tell you all that she will not ultimately survive. There [...]
August 17-18, 1969
August of 1969 could be described as a month of turmoil and rebellion. The Vietnam War was in full swing, provoking protests in the streets and heated disagreements at the dinner table. The infamous Charles Manson cult went on a murderous rampage, killing Actress Sharon Tate and six other prominent Californians. And on [...]
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As Nathan regained consciousness after heart surgery, I wanted to snap a photo to record the moment. Partially out of habit, and partially out of pure joy at seeing his eyes flicker, I blurted out, “Smile!” Instantly, I felt ashamed of myself given the ordeal he had just come through. But ever-obedient, his lips slowly [...]
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