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Here We Go, Again
It has only been four months since you left but it seems like forever already. Here we go, again, yes, again. Here we go with the lonely nights and days of feeling blue because we are trying to understand how to cope with missing you. Here we go again with the heartache of watching the kids cry because they had no idea how long it would be when they told you good-bye. Here we go again with the fears of you being gone and the daily prayer that God will please allow you to make it home. Here we go again, yes, again. Here we go again with the random…
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You are a Privilege, not an Entitlement!
Recently, while having a heartfelt conversation with one of my dear friends, I received a revelation that completely changed my view of relationships. As we were discussing previous and current friendships, my friend said one word that made me realize not only how valuable I am, but also how valuable others are to me. The one word that altered my perspective was the word, “privilege”. The idea of a relationship being a privilege had never crossed my mind. However, I now understand that I am a privilege and not an obligation. In other words, I am a benefit and a special advantage opposed to an ordinary right. Yes, I am…
