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June 23, 2026

God’s Angels

I had just returned home from rehab after having total hip replacement surgery. I live in an independent apartment in a retirement community, and there were many things I could not...

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My life has been full of strong role models. My mother was head of the household and the single parent of six children. She worked from morning till night to support...

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Rest for the Weary

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