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    He Called Me Twinkie: A Tribute for my Grandpa

    / August 4, 2021 / 0 Comments

    He was just my grandpa, and I was his Twinkie. No drama. No expectations. Just love. I'm not sad. Grandpa lived a good life...a full life. It was his time. I know where…

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    One unique way for kids to stay connected to long-distance grandparents

    / April 15, 2018 / 2 Comments

    It’s a bit before 7am, coffee has brewed, and my mother’s voice is floating through my house. It’s a comforting sound on an early Sunday morning. What is unique about this situation is…

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    An open letter to my grandma before she meets her Savior

    / March 1, 2018 / 6 Comments

    Dear Grandma, I’ve written this letter and worked with Mom to get it to you including all of the pictures. But you should know that I’ve also posted this on my blog. I…

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