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When we first met

By on October 15, 2015 in Journal, Stories | 0 comments

I had moved to Marsh Valley to accept my first job as a parts manager. I really enjoyed the opportunity and worked with some really great guys. I had been there for around a year and although I enjoyed the job, being a single person in Marsh Valley was definitely NOT where I planned on spending the rest of my life.    Now everyone knows how much I like basketball. I...

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The Dutch Oven Story

By on October 14, 2015 in Journal, Stories | 0 comments

   Now I have told this story to many of you but I felt it was a story I wanted to share with everyone, especially this week. It has been exactly 10 months since our angel Shannon has been gone, and this story is thank her for her patience with me.    When Shannon passed away, I had so much help and support from family and friends that I wanted to get everyone...

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Communication

By on October 14, 2015 in Journal, Stories | 0 comments

  A person once said at a meeting I was at that “Communication is a valuable tool.” At least that’s what I think he said. I really wasn’t paying any attention.    I chose the topic of communication to let you know how it has helped me since Shannon passed away. The night that Shannon passed, I could not sleep. I had so many thoughts and emotions going through my...

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Patty Elzinga

By on October 10, 2015 in Journal, Stories | 0 comments

As I thought about  what I might write about, many things came to my mind.  I thought mostly about Shannon’s example of always wanting to have peace and serenity about her.  I thought about how much she loved my brother, Shane, her sons, Justin & Ryan and her beautiful grand-daughter Cassidy and how grateful I was that they didn’t have any regrets in...

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