Category Archives: Inspirational

Sacred Watch

Amidst all of the alarms being sounded about the hurricane that is battering the upper Atlantic Coast, please take time to say a special prayer for the men who are standing their sacred watch in Washington D.C.: . . My … Continue reading

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Sunday Hymn – “How Can I Keep From Singing”

. Oh, my – if this doesn’t get you up off the pew, dancing in the aisles, nothing will…. . (“How Can I Keep From Singing” sung by Eva Cassidy – available on CD or MP3) .

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“Over The Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy)

. I’m tired of living in interesting times – Here’s a calming counterpoint to all of the madness that is going on half a world away: . (“Over The Rainbow” by the incomparable Eva Cassidy – available on CD or … Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye

. …..She had drawn her first breath; she quietly drew her last, with no farewell but one loving look, one little sigh. With tears and prayers and tender hands, Mother and sisters made her ready for the long sleep that … Continue reading

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“I’ll Fly Away”

Willie Nelson does a neat version of this old-time classic: Have a great day!

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“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

I ran across this the other day – Mack Wilberg‘s arrangement of this beloved hymn (sung by the incomparable Mormon Tabernacle Choir) gave me goosebumps: . . Have a great Sunday! . [Update 08/05/12]: Thanks to Doug Ross over at … Continue reading

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“Hallelujah” – k.d. lang

. There are so many wonderful versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” out there – originally covered by John Cale, the version performed by the late Jeff Buckley is perhaps the most well-known of them all (the song has also been … Continue reading

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The Important Things

. One of the joys of having a child with Down syndrome is that they are constantly reminding you of the truly important things in life, simply by living a life full of joy and happiness.  They live each day … Continue reading

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“How Do You Cope?” – Learning to Count My Blessings

. . I found this in my e-mail this morning – it’s from a member of a discussion board that I’m on: How do you cope? Hello all! Hoping this post finds you strong and happy! I have been dealing … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, America! (2012)

. “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to … Continue reading

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