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Surviving Divorce as a Teenager

Posted on October 14, 2014 by lightthelie

They say 50% of marriages end in divorce. The statistic was only a number until my family became a part of that statistic. They say as we get older, we handle divorce better. They say it is easier. They say not … Continue reading →

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Not Just A Dream

Posted on October 9, 2014 by lightthelie

Earlier this week I drove by an empty lot with a for sale sign posted in the front. This lot has sat empty for 10 years due to the murder of two precious, beautiful, teenage girls. Two small crosses sit … Continue reading →

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When we can’t see what is waiting for us at the top.

Posted on September 22, 2014 by lightthelie

Life sometimes offers us amazing opportunities. Once in a lifetime chances, and we have the decision to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Often without hesitation we scream back at life ‘YES’ fully encouraged and ready to take on the journey before … Continue reading →

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Expectation, Expectation, Expectation, Who?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by lightthelie

Why do we do what we do? The clothes we put on, the food we consume, the chores we do, the work we accomplish, and all of the extracurricular activities we take a part in. Is it to live a better life? Is … Continue reading →

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Life is Short

Posted on September 11, 2014 by lightthelie

Today, on September 11th, we are reminded of how truly short this life is. With the list of our daily duties, it is easy to forget. It is easy to forget the waiter that messed up our order, is a person. … Continue reading →

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What they really taught us in school.

Posted on September 10, 2014 by lightthelie

They say school taught us Humanities and Algebra, but we received much more. When our friend spread rumors about us, it completely broke our heart. Only to learn how to heal. We picked the pieces of our heart up and put them back together. … Continue reading →

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How Do We Get Back To Before?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by lightthelie

My daughter. When she’s having fun, she laughs. When she gets hurt, she cries. When she needs a hug, she finds one. When she’s hungry, she eats. When she’s tired, she sleeps. She’s one and she is more in tune … Continue reading →

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A Secret: To Be Broken and Beautiful.

Posted on August 28, 2014 by lightthelie

As I sat on the back porch and tried to choke down my black coffee, I was reminded of someone in my life who is truly beautiful. I wondered to myself, “What is so beautiful and captivating about her?” Yes, … Continue reading →

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A (not so) Love Story.

Posted on August 21, 2014 by lightthelie

First to set the scene, I was a freshman in High School and just landed a spot on the Varsity girls soccer team. Growing up my dad always pushed me to practice practice practice, and if I would have ended up anything … Continue reading →

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Fear: What is it?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by lightthelie

FEAR. This little four letter word might as well be an inappropriate word. Right up there with the other little four letter words.  I can’t tell you how many times I have been a victim to fear. I used to … Continue reading →

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