Category: Stories
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Food for the Homeless
I remember a time shortly after moving to Oregon. I met a man standing at an off ramp asking for food. I happened to have an apple in my car. I rolled down my window and offered him my apple. Much to my embarrassment, I encountered a toothless smile and a gentle “No, thank you.”…
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It Starts with Two
It starts with two. You make the call, reach out, invite. Invitation was accepted. Now, you wait. You have to be willing to patiently wait. If you are in a hurry, it won’t work if you’re reaching out to someone that has been isolated, alone with thoughts of doubt flooding their mind. Now that you…
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Birthday Celebration
The gathering for the birthday celebration was in the backyard. Complete with finger foods, cupcakes, and games. A wonderful celebration with friends and… Actually, family couldn’t be present for the celebration. Without community there would not have been a celebration. Gathering together with friends from the local church made it a great day. With community…
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It Starts with Two
It starts with two. Someone makes the call, reaches out, invites and then waits. You have to be willing to patiently wait. If you are in a hurry, reaching out to someone that has been isolated, alone, thoughts of doubt flooding their mind, won’t work. The call was made. The invitation was accepted. Now it…
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Perspective
I had never been to the famous Elevator in Oregon City even though I have lived in Oregon for 10 years. My husband surprised me with a visit. As we reached the top of elevator, I suddenly began to put the city together. I was given a new perspective. A new perspective can bring needed…
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My Friend's House 