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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 76

August 26, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Our vacation ended with some great memories with family and friends, and our week ended with some special time among other friends and family as we gathered at Relay for Life. Good stuff, I tell ya. Lesson #1: When a relaxing San Diego backyard BBQ turns into an exciting frontyard balloon show, it’s a good […]

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A Birthday, A Relay, A Chance to Experience Hope

August 10, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 9 Comments

August 10th. This is the first time this date will come and go without a hug or a phone call. You see it should have been my dad’s 64th birthday today. But instead of singing, laughing, and opening gifts, we’ll be looking for butterflies. Reading Grandpa Green. And planning for Relay for Life at the […]

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