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December 23, 2007 | By | 1 Comment

“Why do I have 3 Superbowl rings and still think there is something greater out there for me? I think, ‘God! There has to be more than this.’” – Tom Brady on 60 minutes. This is not the end here at this grave This is just a hole that someone […]

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Waves of Mercy

Waves of Mercy

December 6, 2007 | By | Add a Comment

When I was a kid, I used to run right into the ocean. It didn’t matter how cold the water was. I guess I was so excited to be in the water that I jumped right in. Ever notice how much fun a kid can have with a stick? Our […]

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Bonus Footage and Deleted Scenes

Bonus Footage and Deleted Scenes

November 24, 2007 | By | Add a Comment

I was in the bathroom shaving and making sure I didn’t miss any spots. I sprayed come cologne, put some gel on my new haircut and was ready to take on the past. That old, familiar chaotic excitement was back for one night. We didn’t turn the clocks back one […]

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Crash

Crash

November 16, 2007 | By | Add a Comment

That dish fell right out of my hands; It hit the floor and shattered Once it left my fingertips, I knew it was over Things would never be the same I let go instead of holding tight Now, I hold tight instead of letting go I pick up the few […]

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Jack

Jack

October 18, 2007 | By | 1 Comment

He was nonverbal and didn’t have any teeth, but he was still able to communicate. Mentally, he was only 3. Physically, he was 60. He must’ve thought he was over 100 because everytime we celebrated somebody’s birthday, he thought it was his birthday that we were celebrating. He moved in […]

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Middle School

Middle School

October 10, 2007 | By | Add a Comment

He’s a little bit different,    he’s a little bit weird He’s a little naïve,    but he’s really sincere He’s a little bit awkward,    and a little bit shy He can’t find the words,    but he’s a really good guy He sees her in the distance,    he can’t look away She […]

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Keeping your Heart

Keeping your Heart

October 9, 2007 | By | Add a Comment

May 22, 2007. That was the day things would change. It was the day of the NBA draft lottery where the order of the upcoming draft would be determined. As a miserable Celtics fan, I looked forward to this day for so long. They had been atrocious for the last […]

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Hot coffee

Hot coffee

November 11, 2006 | By | Add a Comment

Roses are red Violets are blue. Coffee is hot And so are you.

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Peace

Peace

June 18, 2006 | By | Add a Comment

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 Peace.  I think that’s what all of us want the most.  The prince of peace leads me […]

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Doing Good

Doing Good

October 13, 2005 | By | Add a Comment

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. – 1 Corinthains 13:7 Something that is becoming more and more clear to me is this: Love hangs on. It perseveres and continues. It never gives up. The reason love doesn’t give up is because it is […]

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