Author Archives: Dana

Advent

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dana

‘Advent’ derives from the Latin word that means ‘coming.’ On the four Sundays before Christmas, many celebrate the Advent season by focusing on the coming of the One announced by angels: “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news … Continue reading →

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brilliant

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Dana

For five days, our son-in-law Jordan could not concentrate, process, or think clearly. Two times, once by ambulance, he was taken to the UAB emergency room. He spent three days in the hospital. Blood tests, a CT scan, two MRI’s, … Continue reading →

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come

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Dana

My mom comments every year that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, but she does not need to remind me. My earliest memories are of great food, family gatherings, and playing basketball or football in the neighborhood with friends. Later Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Susu

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Dana

For a couple of days, Susan and I got to keep Owen and the dog Millie (they come as a package:) as Kinsey and Jordan went to the mountains. When we met at age fifteen, or even later at twenty-one … Continue reading →

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prayers

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dana

The morning I brought John to eat breakfast with my friend Ed, he commented on Ed’s prayer as we were driving home. “I’ve never heard a prayer like that,” John said. I’m used to praying with Ed, but sometimes he … Continue reading →

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