“Cargo pants, hiking boots, and a sweater with flair. I want to look like a hip outdoorswoman for my birthday party.” Peri had a vision, and I was determined to help make it happen. I ran the 4 doors down to my house and brought back a bag of sweaters. Holding up each one, I […]
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Her blue eyes are full of courage, full of hope. My friend and neighbor, Peri, sits in the hospital bed that has been set up in her bedroom, writing out her goals for 2014 on a tablet. She lists things like finishing her scrapbooks and celebrating her 50th birthday on February 4th. And then she
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com·mu·ni·ty (kəˈmyo͞onitē) It’s a noun with many definitions. My favorite is this: –a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals– When do we experience community? During happy times? Like birthday parties, rodeos, and fireworks? Definitely. But what about tragedy, trials, and sickness? Can we experience community then?
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Sometimes a friend walks into your life whose love changes you forever. That friend, for me, is Peri Thomas. It all started back in September with a knock at my back door. It’s my new friend and neighbor, Peri. I motion her in. Since our kids (and we) have been in and out of each other’s
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