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A Long Overdue Update – Ray’s Recovery from Brain Injury
The crickets have been chirping over here at A Few Beads Short, which probably has many of you wondering how Ray is doing following his heart attack and brain injury (injuries, actually). So here goes…...
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This is Not a Hot Mess Pity Party
So this was supposed to be the post that I had half-written last week, when I was writing the update on Ray’s recovery. But it’s funny how, in the blink of an eye, everything can change and the “I’m...
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Rehab, Radio Shows, and Book Signings… Oh My!
While I’d love to fill you in on all of the blessings of the past month, the kids will be awake and needing attention far too soon for me to do it all justice. Instead, I have a few urgent (but happy)...
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Homecoming!
Ray’s Home! After eight weeks in Grand Rapids in neurological rehab, Ray has finally come home. Here’s a how it went down… Yes, one of these kids is not my own. We Had a Week that Could Have Been from...
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Small Success Thursday – My First!
Trying out another new linkup today and I must say that I LOVE the idea of this particular linkup! All of us have small successes to celebrate, if we will only open our eyes to look beyond the...
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The Crucifix: Inspiration for Repentance and Love
Growing up, the crucifix always struck me as–well, gross, graphic, and unnecessary. It simply didn’t make any sense. Why did Catholics insist on displaying such gruesomeness? Wasn’t it better to look...
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The Ted Bundy Rosary Miracle
Today, October 7, marks the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. In its honor, I’d like to share a miracle of the Rosary which I recently read in the book, Champions of the Rosary, by Fr. Donald Calloway....
View ArticleAwaken to the Best Talk Postponed
Hi, friends! I just wanted to dash off a quick post that today’s Awaken to the Best talk has been postponed due to a large funeral at the church. I’ll be speaking on Dec. 14th, instead. Please pray...
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Product Review – Sunny D’s Beautiful and Unique Catholic Jewelry
If you’re looking for a beautiful and unique piece of Christian or Catholic jewelry for someone special this Christmas, I highly recommend checking out Sunny D’s Market. I had the pleasure of meeting...
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Awesome Gifts for Everyone on Your List
If you’d rather avoid the mall craziness, allow me to assist by providing gift-giving recommendations that will pretty well cover everyone on your list — even the most difficult people to shop for...
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