<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516</id><updated>2026-09-15T21:18:52.769-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Pamela Shelton Reynolds Writings...</title><subtitle type='html'>Perfect Rose ~ Cracked Vase.&#xa;&#xa;  &#xa;A true story of a girl&#39;s struggles with having congenital rubella syndrome.&#xa;</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default?redirect=false'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25&amp;redirect=false'/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>88</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-3364377087126370720</id><published>2026-09-15T11:38:19.648-07:00</published><updated>2026-09-15T21:18:52.769-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking Through the Same Window&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi36dSiV3MkixTgxW3gZvvBirKAxF1bbESJxtZy52tc__-8wVbKvzvzVQZGJR2N8pUSG91nGVoPJwAeJStcwrSp4vYdikQqr23FFnvF3QPTN7GS7B4ShsXCg6WV0nif14q0A-24Zfr4Wtx_4SJFcihtP3wyHFIZPjyrScs5eioSlBq7XoOzBVaXu5GkJvLa&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; data-original-height=&quot;4439&quot; data-original-width=&quot;6960&quot; height=&quot;204&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi36dSiV3MkixTgxW3gZvvBirKAxF1bbESJxtZy52tc__-8wVbKvzvzVQZGJR2N8pUSG91nGVoPJwAeJStcwrSp4vYdikQqr23FFnvF3QPTN7GS7B4ShsXCg6WV0nif14q0A-24Zfr4Wtx_4SJFcihtP3wyHFIZPjyrScs5eioSlBq7XoOzBVaXu5GkJvLa&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 18pt;&quot;&gt;I took this picture of my mother-in-law
looking out Uncle Grant’s kitchen window the day we put him to rest. He sat in
that same chair looking out the same window daily for decades. Often, I bet his
wife, Aunt Dora cooked bacon and eggs while he gazed out at the blanket of snow
on the ground and could smell the aroma of breakfast. For Uncle Grant it was a
common occurrence and missed after his sweetheart passed away. Loneliness soon
filled the air that was once filled with those smells of bacon and eggs. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 18pt;&quot;&gt;Even though this is the same
window that both Uncle Grant and my mother-in-law looked out at during different
seasons of their lives. Different thoughts, different emotions, different
desires. I even looked out of that window and noticed a different scene than Uncle
Grant and my mother-in-law into a world we all see in a different setting,
different moment, and different time. We were all in a different season of
life. Trials poured into each one of our lives, and we each approached it in a unique
way. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 18pt;&quot;&gt;When I was in the final
stages of editing my book Perfect Rose Cracked Vase, I realized each member of
my family saw the world in a different way. Each one of us experienced growth,
rejection, love, jealousy, hurt, pain, and emotional trials. Even though we
lived under the same roof, cooked on the same stove and used the same bathroom,
we all saw the world differently. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 18pt;&quot;&gt;We need to embrace each
other’s unique styles, traits, and talents. Love unconditionally and remember
we are all valuable, priceless human beings that see through the same window
and are blessed to see a different view into the life we have been given. I personally
see life through one eye that gives me a full view of what is important to me
and that is my family, friends, and all those who breathe the air I breathe. We
share the air, we share the sun, we share the moon and the stars. We can freely
distribute love that God has blessed us to share. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 18pt;&quot;&gt;Life is short, time is precious,
and memories with loved ones should be treasured. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 18pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/3364377087126370720/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2026/09/looking-through-same-window-i-took-this.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/3364377087126370720'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/3364377087126370720'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2026/09/looking-through-same-window-i-took-this.html' title=''/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi36dSiV3MkixTgxW3gZvvBirKAxF1bbESJxtZy52tc__-8wVbKvzvzVQZGJR2N8pUSG91nGVoPJwAeJStcwrSp4vYdikQqr23FFnvF3QPTN7GS7B4ShsXCg6WV0nif14q0A-24Zfr4Wtx_4SJFcihtP3wyHFIZPjyrScs5eioSlBq7XoOzBVaXu5GkJvLa=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-7125522514557167405</id><published>2026-02-24T19:20:17.576-08:00</published><updated>2026-02-24T19:20:56.123-08:00</updated><title type='text'>My Thoughts</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;It’s been over a year now that my dear Aunt Dorothy took her
last breath. I miss her. I miss her encouragement, words of wisdom and love.
There is not a thing in this world that could measure up to her sweetness and
honesty. I have two beautiful aunts still with me and I adore them both. I hope
they know how much I love them. Their phone calls mean the world to me. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Time goes by quickly and the years seem to slip
by. I see myself moving into the next phrase of my life. Being a grandma, great
aunt and watching my loved ones return to our Heavenly Father. I have been
blessed with good friends’ ones I treasure and enjoy spending time with. Family
and friends are worth more to me than any item I own. My two brothers hold a
special place in my heart. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;It’s been five years since I broke my humorous bone in three
places and it’s been difficult to get full use of my hand again. The break in
my humorous bone damaged my radial nerve and some of my fingers are now permanently
numb. I have decided to try and learn how to play the guitar and it’s been an obstacle
with the C chord. I am determined to master it. Sometimes pain comes with
playing, but I will not stop. I have great appreciation for those who don’t
have full use of their hands or arms. I spent a full year without the use of my
hand and arm, and it was a nightmare. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;There are days when something or someone reminds me of the years
being a child or a youth. Ice skating, swimming, playing red light, green light.
I remember playing jacks near the cafeteria and singing Miss Mary Mack. I
remember my little dogs Minnie, Gigi, Pepe, and Gretchen. It’s interesting how
a song from the past stirs emotions and reminds me of an experience from my
past. Music can change your mood, thoughts, and desires. The words of my father’s
love song, my favorite loved song, and one song I loved to dance to. It’s interesting
how I can remember the words even though it’s been decades since I danced to
them or sang them. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;There is a nine-year-old little girl named Brielle Bird that
was called home December 11, 2025, because of cancer. She was an inspiration to
me and someone I will think of for the rest of my life. She was a spiritual giant
with a big loving heart. She was an example of strength, and she never complained
about her struggles with having cancer. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Well, this is the first time I have posted on my blog since
2023 and its crazy random thoughts. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/7125522514557167405/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2026/02/my-thoughts.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/7125522514557167405'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/7125522514557167405'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2026/02/my-thoughts.html' title='My Thoughts'/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-727115720306452800</id><published>2023-09-26T09:37:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2023-09-26T09:37:15.769-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Continuum of Life</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;In the year 1929 on a cool autumn day on the 24&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;
of September my father took his first breath. The moment my grandmother held
him I believe her thoughts turned to her four other sons Bud, Bob, Fred, Frank
and now my dad Roger. Another rambunctious boy to add to the mix of the Shelton
home. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;I bet her arms ached for a little
girl after losing her first born daughter Josephine, at the age of six. The
house would be filled with baseballs, footballs, and muddy clothes instead of
lacy dresses and bows. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;That first time
she held my father was 94 years ago. I have always wondered what he was like as
a small child and teenager, but as a father he was perfect for me. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Continuum, repeat, revive, rejuvenate are a few words that
come to mind when I think of loved ones that have passed. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;My mind tries to rekindle those moments with
my dad. A man who was short in stature with pudgy little fingers. Those short stubby
fingers would dance across the piano keys to accompany me in my solos at high
school concerts, church, and weddings. Dad aways said when we practiced, “Oh, Pam
you have a beautiful voice.” Those days are gone, but the memory is implanted
in me. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Memories that repeat with each generation. The birth of a
new baby, the unwrapping of a granddaughter’s birthday gifts and the hugs that
bring warmth that linger even after the hug is done. That word Continuum is the
circle of life. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Each generation from my
great, great grandparents to my great grandchildren will have memories that
keep them moving forward. My father loved music and with each deep note he sang
it was one with perfect pitch. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Now, my children
have a love for music, even my nephews and nieces do too. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Music is the link in the Shelton family. It gives each one
of us the opportunity to share something we all love. The melody, rhythm and words
keep those moments we shared alive. I strive daily to recount those songs my
father wrote. Songs that I have wanted to instill in my children and
grandchildren. Dad would play my Aunt Dorothy’s piano while his siblings would
stand around and sing the songs that they treasured and wrote. Uncle Fred was a
talented guitar and harmonica player. Oh, and my dear grandpa Shelton would let
me sit on his lap while he played his harmonica, and I would always place my
head against his chest to hear him breathe. These memories that are cherished
and never to be forgotten. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Dad, you can not read the words I write, but I hope you can
see your legacy loves you. That your smile and love of music has flowed into
your grandchildren, great grandchildren. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;My heart aches to hear his voice, watch him
play the piano and accompany me while I sing. I miss, oh how I miss having
someone accompany me. I often wonder how my father felt when his parents passed.
Did he feel as empty as I do? I bet he did because it’s a continuum that circle
of life that repeats the loss, growth, and watching a loved one unwrap a gift meant
just for them. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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etched in the paper that the writer wanted to hold hostage but felt a need to
let go of. Their fragile life of incidents captured between the lines on the
paper of a world only they believed they lived. Discouragement and dissatisfaction
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&lt;span style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;I see it, can you? Can you see how my right eye is different than my left? So often people tell me it&#39;s not noticeable. But to me it is. I can see it just like I can see it in this picture.&amp;nbsp; Don&#39;t tell me you can&#39;t tell the difference, because&amp;nbsp;if you say you can you are not being honest with me.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;As an adult I am more aware of my visual&amp;nbsp;impairment than I was as a little girl or even as a teenager.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Why do I let it brother me? Why do I let it control how I feel about myself?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;We all have something&amp;nbsp;we don&#39;t like about ourselves and my happens to be this deformed eye.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Even though I can&#39;t see out of it I still get pain in the eye.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Pain for something that serves no purpose in my life.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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I do feel blessed for the vision I do have. And I do appreciate that&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I can see the world with color and not a dark canvas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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There have been moments were&lt;/div&gt;
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I wondered how I have made it&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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this far in life.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I have watched several YouTube videos&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;with others who have disabilities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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It made me realize how blessed I have been.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I might not be able to see out of two eyes,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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but at least I can see.&lt;/div&gt;
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I can drive, read, and write a book.&lt;/div&gt;
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I walk without help and clean my home.&lt;/div&gt;
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I can make dinner, sew and&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;see my children and grandchildren.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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There have been moments I have wished my mother&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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would of never contracted the German Measles&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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while pregnant with me.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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How different would my life be.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Would I have married who I married?&lt;/div&gt;
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Would I have ever been a Mother, Grandmother or wife?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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My brother who is six years older than me&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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told me it was hard on him too when I was born.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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He was a little boy unable to comprehend why his&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Mother was always gone at the hospital&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;taking care of his sick little sister.&lt;/div&gt;
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The little sister I don&#39;t think he wished my parents ever had.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Then he wouldn&#39;t of had his mother gone all the time.&lt;/div&gt;
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He wouldn&#39;t of had to sit at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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the hospital for hours waiting and waiting.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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It&#39;s my fault&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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But I couldn&#39;t help it.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Brother, I am sorry you had to endure&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;of me being born.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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It can bring feelings of sadness, relief, joy and mixed emotions. It plays with the heart of how that last time you had been in that environment you felt that same feeling as before, but in a different light.&lt;br /&gt;
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You are older, wiser, and understand the how and why reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
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When I was young I had often gone to the hospital to see my mother when she was ill and this last week I went to a hospital like the one she was in to visit a friend. It brought memories that still haunt me. Memories that I have tried to avoid thinking about.&lt;br /&gt;
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Memories of wanting her home instead of locked up in a building unable to be my mother. How can I grasp those thoughts and feelings now that I had as a little girl?&amp;nbsp; I still have a hard time seeing the full picture of why she was not home with me.&lt;br /&gt;
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Why she could not braid my hair? Why she could not teach me how to apply make-up and why she was unable to teach me about womanhood?&lt;br /&gt;
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Now that I am a mother, I see it must of been as difficult on her as it was on me.&lt;br /&gt;
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Just to write this brings a heavy heart because I know my mother&#39;s love was locked in that building along with her emotional instabilities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Love between two people encircles desires much more&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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than the sky that encircles the world.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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lips touch,&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Sending warmth and comfort&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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No words need to be spoken,&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Because the two souls send &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Comfort and trust as their lips connect&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Eyes closed with a tight squeeze&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Words unspoken of&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Honey I love you.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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A kiss brings peace to the heart and mind.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Rejection &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Untouched &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Said the little girl&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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As she walked down the road.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Untouched with emotions&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/1357098126413750104/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2019/04/love-between-two-people-encircles.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/1357098126413750104'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/1357098126413750104'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2019/04/love-between-two-people-encircles.html' title=''/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-5633497416690404600</id><published>2019-04-02T17:39:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2019-06-11T22:22:14.769-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Alone even when surrounded by people. </title><content type='html'>How often have you been surrounded by others and still felt like you were alone?&amp;nbsp; Have you ever been with a group of people and felt like you were the oddball?&amp;nbsp; As if your comments would not be important to the conversation. So, you decide to stay on the side-line and not contribute. I know for me, I will admit, often I feel like I am the outsider when I&#39;m with a group of friends or family. When I listen to the conversation I process what they are saying and sometimes feel a need to say something, but I end up staying quiet and letting them make an opinion.&lt;br /&gt;
Why do we feel this way or act this way? Why do we let others action dictate how we will respond to a question or problem?&lt;br /&gt;
I have always felt a need to have a witness to why I said something or did something.&lt;br /&gt;
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I wonder if its because the of the way I was brought up. Was it because the way my grandmother was or the way I was treated at school.? You know me the one eyed freak.&lt;br /&gt;
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Why do we let others opinions about us dictate how we feel about ourselves?&lt;br /&gt;
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Friends come and go as fast as a breeze that goes right through
you.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Sometimes you wish that breeze would continue &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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And other times you wish it would vanish.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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To take in the fresh air from a breeze you never dreamed of
smelling &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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or to inhale a scent you wish never entered your nose. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Friends can leave a good scent of warmth and compassion &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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And other times can leave a odor that makes if difficult to
breath.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Trying to grasp, connect, and hold that sweet breeze, &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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that you wish would never ever leave especially on a hot summer
day.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Friends come against the tide, the wind, and sometimes your raw
emotions. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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But true friends never blow you down, instead they help you stand
strong against the breezes that want to knock you down.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Love never dies as the story is told.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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To the ones left behind on this earthly road.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Struggles come that grab hold of the soul.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Making life trials a difficult toll.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Memories spark a thought of the dear loved ones&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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What were some of the trials you faced in mortal life?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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What lessons have you learned from life&#39;s trials?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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If you could live your life over, what would you change about the
way you dealt with your trials?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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How would could you have taken better advantage of life&#39;s
experiences?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Are trials are for our good. Hallelujah &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;A Quality of Mind&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Age is a quality of
mind-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;If you have left your
dreams behind,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;If hope is cold,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;If you no longer look
ahead,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;If your ambition&#39;s
fires are dead,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Then you are old.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;But if from life you
take the best,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;And if in life you
keep the jest,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;If love you hold,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;No matter how the
years go by,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;No matter how the
birthday&#39;s fly-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;You are not old.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Dust, dust, go away
and never come back any other day. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Rain, rain come
today and wash out the dust that lingers all day. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;I told the dust
once, I have told him twice, he needs to obey or be washed out of sight. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;~Pam Reynolds ~&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;A
mother&#39;s love is wonderful.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;As any child knows.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;As soft and sweet and
tender as a single perfect rose.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;Your love is the best of
all...because it grows and grows.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;One apple said to the
other, after they fell from the apple tree.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;“You are one
unblemished colorful apple.” The other apple said, “What really matters, is not
what is on the outside, but how strong my seeds grow an apple tree.” &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;~by Pamela
Reynolds~&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;November 22, 2010&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;I’m thankful for my
family and friends.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Thanks for generating spice in my life.
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Our mortal life is a brief, but our memories are
eternal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;January 30, 2013&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;The clock ticks
slowly, the sun showers warmth, a baby giggles and a mother smiles. Time runs
out, life passes us by, and the words I love you live on forever. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;



&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Each day brings
wisdom that the clock is speeding up quickly and moments together is all that
matters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Life is a priceless gift from God.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;September 28, 2013&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Life is too short...time slips through your fingers faster than water.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Life is priceless. Every second, hour of each day is worth more than anything I could ever purchase from a store.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;, serif; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;I pray I can be a light to all those around me.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Sharing love, support, and comfort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;February 16, 2017&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;***Each phase or
sentence placed on paper encapsulates words of expression of thought, feeling,
and action of a human life.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;My heart, soul and mind wonder how I
was able to put back together the fragile skeleton I had buried.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Each delicate bone
connected back where it belongs now gives a full canvas picture of a plausible
story I once traveled on.***&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;July 20, 2010&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;“Good friends are
like stars.... You don&#39;t always see them, but you know they are always there”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;February 27, 2011&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;







&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Be kind,
because everyone you met is fighting a heart attack.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;September 2,2010&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Music stirs my heart,
moves the air I breathe, and charms to soothe the savage beast within me. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;It resurfaces old
memories, captures thoughts, and generates new ones. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Songs during my
life time will continue survive after I’m passed on…to help others cope, love
and endure the trials I have traveled. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;What was your
favorite song in your youth?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.SFUIText&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Mine was “Always and Forever” and
“Wishing on a Star.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;September 3, 2013&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Take time to smell
the roses&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Because when they are
gone,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;you will wish you
had.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;Written~Pamela
Shelton. Reynolds&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 17.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/7585919342354139552/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2019/01/sayings-i-have-written-over-years.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/7585919342354139552'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/7585919342354139552'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2019/01/sayings-i-have-written-over-years.html' title='Sayings I have written over the years. '/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-1848506876833034040</id><published>2019-01-05T22:27:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2019-01-05T22:27:12.459-08:00</updated><title type='text'>New Year, New Beginning, New Thoughts</title><content type='html'>I have had a desire to write more since the new year has begun. I feel a need to touch the keys and produce words that can connect with my thoughts.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There have been days that I have thought about my parents to the point I wonder if they are still living. In my heart they are. They are still a part of my life. They are still apart of who I am.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I think about my dad who worked hard to provide for our family. He might not of been able to make enough to give the material items in life my friends had, but he was able to make me smile and feel loved. I can still picture him walking in the front door after a long day of working on typewriters. How he would have to carry them from one school to another. I can still see him skating around the ice rink with a smile that spread from one ear to the other. His dimples came in full force when he did. He was truly a delightful man. Oh, how I miss him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Then, there is my mother. A lady who carried more weight that I think she ever dreamed of. She lugged not only weight, but pain that was deeper than any ocean. She carried rejection, sorrow, guilt and lack of confidence. One thing she did not lack was giving love to others. She tried to share her love that she kept captured in her heart. One way she shared her love was by sending birthday cards to everyone. Oh how I miss her and Dad calling me on the phone and singing Happy Birthday. The days of ever sharing my thoughts and trials with her have vanished the minute she took her last breath.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I see my children&#39;s generation, not needing the connection with their parents like I needed with mine. I wonder if they feel the need to call, visit or spend time hearing stories about their past, parents or grandparents. I think instead they are focused on other things that to me have no value of importance. I&#39;m not into the games that are on phones, computers or social media. Actually I have stopped spending time on&amp;nbsp; Facebook and since then, I have felt a weight off of my shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The weight is the negativity, degrading comments and wonder why I have spent my valuable time looking at someone else&#39;s life when I should be focusing on mine and my families. I should be taking that precious time and working on my book, working on building relationships with my children, husband, brothers and other family members.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Well, Happy New Year, and remember life is short so take the time to let your children and parents know you love them.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
My prayer is you who ever your are that is reading this has a blessed year filled with priceless memories.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/1848506876833034040/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2019/01/new-year-new-beginning-new-thoughts.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/1848506876833034040'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/1848506876833034040'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2019/01/new-year-new-beginning-new-thoughts.html' title='New Year, New Beginning, New Thoughts'/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-1715768002815493010</id><published>2018-09-25T19:10:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2018-09-25T19:10:14.415-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Raindrops and Me</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Raindrops and Me&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Raindrops gravitate downward with a wonderful contribution in mind. They kiss the cheek of a child, while cleaning the air on its journey. Some drops make their last home on a dirty patio chair, dried up potted plant or windshield layered in dust.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;We as livings souls gravitate towards loved ones with a hope to make a lasting connection. As we breath in the fresh fallen rain and crave to feel the touch of a raindrop. It stirs the reality we are humans who desire to feel a personal intimacy from a warm embrace. To connect our hearts through a glowing smile, while saying the words I love you. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Encompassed&amp;nbsp; inside our souls is compassion, forgiveness, and a deep desire to share.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;color: #454545; font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Our last touch, image, and comforting words from a loved one are forever in bedded deep in our memory and souls forever.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The memory of the first fallen snow, first heavy rainstorm, leave lasting impression just like the first kiss from our teenage crush.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Raindrops come from heaven, made from the hands of God...and so were you and me.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Written by ~ Pamela Shelton Reynolds&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/1715768002815493010/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/09/raindrops-and-me.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/1715768002815493010'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/1715768002815493010'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/09/raindrops-and-me.html' title='Raindrops and Me'/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-1733835554009008292</id><published>2018-09-25T19:03:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2018-09-25T19:03:13.954-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SF UI Text&#39;; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;A song tells the motion the beat and thought...eben&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Time slips&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Memories slip&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Friend slip&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Feelings crumble&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Lives crumble&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Hearts stop&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Even after the hearts stops&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;God will never slip&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;God will never crumble&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Enriching Thoughts!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most destructive habit .................Worry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The greatest joy ...........................Giving&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The greatest loss ..........................Loss of self-respect&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most satisfying work ...................Helping others&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The ugliest personality trait...............Selfishness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most endangered species .............. Dedicated leaders&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The greatest &quot;shot in the arm&quot;..............Encouragement&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The greatest problem to overcome......... Fear&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most effective sleeping pill............Peace of mind&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most crippling failure disease..........Excuses&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most powerful force in life ............Love&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most dangerous pariah ..................A gossiper&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The worlds most incredible computer........ The brain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The worst thing to be without ............. Hope&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The deadliest weapon ...................... The tongue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The two most power-filled words ........... &quot;I Can&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The greatest asset ........................ Faith&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most worthless emotion ................ Self-pity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most beautiful attire ................. SMILE!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most prized possession ................ Self esteem&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most powerful channel of communication ...Prayer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;The most contagious spirit .................. Enthusiasm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;To the world, you may be one person; but to one person, you may be&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;the world.&quot; Author Unknown&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;.SFUIText&#39;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience. ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Friends come into your life as fast as a sunrise.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;They bring fresh beginnings like a breeze on a warm summer day.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Friends never look at your faults only your talents.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;They uplift, bring sunshine on a glooming day.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;But then a friend can leave as fast as moon disappears on a dark stormy night.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Leave you to stumble and fall into a muddy pond and sink beneath the thick mud unable to breath.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;I found this on my iPad that I wrote in June 2014.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Mother I miss you giggle&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Mother I miss you bright red face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Mother I miss you sweet smiling face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Mother I know you miss me.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;My grandma favorite poem&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;A Quality of Mind&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Age is a quality of mind-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;If you have left your dreams behind,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;If hope is cold,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;If you no longer look ahead,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;If your ambition&#39;s fires are dead,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;Then you are old.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;But if from life you take the best,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;And if in life you keep the jest,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;If love you hold,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;No matter how the years go by,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;No matter how the birthday&#39;s fly-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;.sfuitext&amp;quot;; font-size: 17pt;&quot;&gt;You are not old.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/6094969371977230029/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/09/my-thoughts.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/6094969371977230029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/6094969371977230029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/09/my-thoughts.html' title='My thoughts'/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-4232882327376439067</id><published>2018-09-14T09:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2018-09-14T09:59:06.014-07:00</updated><title type='text'>A Love Letter to My Pink Goody Brush </title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;Dearest Goody, &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-tab-count: 1;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;I have never been the same since you
came into my life 40 years ago. I remember as though it was yesterday when I caressed
your wrap and wondered if I would like you. The way wriggled made me anxious to
free you from bondage. I ripped at layers covering you. The moment I saw you I
was captured by your colorful beauty and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;&quot;&gt;enchanted with all the
possibilities of our love. It seemed that our relationship would be full of new
discoveries and exploration.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
I heard you whisper, “Hold me.”&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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held you tight and you ran your fingers through my hair. You came at a crucial
time and helped me smooth out the tangles and knots that brought frustration. I
knew then no one could bring comfort to me like you did. You were the only one
that could remove the ugliness I felt. You helped me gain confidence. I cherished
holding you first thing in the morning and just before going to bed. I still
love having you near me. Thank you for staying by my side. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;You
are the only one that knows my deep dark secrets. You listen without interrupting
or making coldhearted remarks when I shared my pain with you. All my friends
envy our unfailing relationship. They remark favorably on how you never
complain when I ask you to remove the dirt and grime in my life. You make me
feel like a new person every day. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;You
are irreplaceable, like oxygen is to vegetation and water is to my garden. I will
continue to take care of you by washing and removing the knots out of your
bristles. I will never let anyone take you from me. Your name “Goody” describes
you perfectly. You are priceless with your bright pink sunset color and well-built
shape. The strength in your back bone has sealed my determination that our
relationship will never be weak.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;I’m
blessed you’re not flimsy like other brushes. You are perfect for me and the
greatest birthday present I could ever have. I’m tickled Mother picked you to
be part a part of my life and that she saw your potential in helping me manage
my hair. Please always remember, I will love you for as long as I have hair. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;Love you
forever, &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;Pamela&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Each one of us have to go through the steps of life, as new born baby, baby,&lt;/div&gt;
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Time never stops and our bodies never stop aging.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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But items like this electric pot stay stuck in the same year it was made&lt;/div&gt;
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I have kept this green electric pot in remembrance of my grandmother&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;who gave it to me in 1989.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I remember the many turkey soups she cooked in it and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;I can still envision her cutting carrots,&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;potatoes, onions, celery and her putting them in the pot.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I have used this green pot to make that same turkey soup until I got a cock-pot.&lt;/div&gt;
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Look how different this plug is compared to the way plugs look today.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I was not my grandmother&#39;s favorite grandchild.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I didn&#39;t even understand what a spoil brat was.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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My grandmother was never really kind to me.&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;I guess these items help me to believe&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;I did matter to my grandmother.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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What I really wanted from her was love&lt;/div&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;not these physical items.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I hope my children and grandchildren&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I want to show my love not just give them gifts.&lt;br /&gt;
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My mother last sentence to me was...&lt;br /&gt;
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Mom I feel the same way about you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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There have been times when I can feel relief after I have written down my thoughts and feelings. It gives me a sense of fulfillment to write on paper.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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I have witness through my mother&#39;s writings how her true self is written on paper. Her raw emotional feelings that gave her a sense of fulfillment like it does for me. She was never able to feel valued around others including her parents so she turned to writing and letting all the emotions run out on to the paper.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Now that she has passed I see how the most valuable gift she has left me is her writings. Her deep feelings that are capture on paper. I see writing like a picture. It captures a scene that gives a view into another persons world.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Like when you read a book and take in the story you can feel like you are in the story or watching it as it its a movie you are a part of.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Journals are not popular like Facebook and Instagram are, they have become the new way of journaling. I personally feel keeping a written hand journal is still the most valuable way to capture those important events, stories and trials.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Should we put on paper our problems, trials and concerns? I have learn so much from reading my mothers struggles, concerns and trials. Her experiences have given me a different perspective on how to cope in this world we all live in. She dealt with depression, anxiety and physical pain and to be able to read her thoughts of how she coped has been a blessing to me.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Oh how I miss her. I miss her birthday messages and stories. I miss her voice and comforting words.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/3515919379090711697/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/06/writing-link-to-expression.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/3515919379090711697'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/3515919379090711697'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/06/writing-link-to-expression.html' title='Writing a link to expression '/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-6127103975317914390</id><published>2018-05-07T22:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2018-06-21T11:29:21.290-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Life, real life</title><content type='html'>Life changes physically, mentally, and spiritually as the years pass.&lt;br /&gt;
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We spend billions of dollars on homes, cars, and material items that years later will fall apart and be worthless.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Life with relationships that are built upon love, compassion, spiritual meaning will never fall apart if cared for.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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When I drive down the road and see how buildings, homes and parks which were once beautiful have been demolished and never having the same meaning as it did.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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My grandparents home has been demolished and the land it was on doesn&#39;t have any indication that it occupied a home that a family lived in. That home is where my dad, his parents and sisters lived. And now it&#39;s no where to be seen.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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We all, including me want to leave a legacy after we have passed some type of indication that we once walked the earth.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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What legacy do I want to leave? &amp;nbsp;What legacy do you want to leave?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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What really is important for others to remember about me? Have you thought about what you want others to remember about you?&lt;/div&gt;
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I have always wanted to know what it would be like to see out of two eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Why did I think that my vision impairment was the reason my high school boyfriend dump me. Crazy me.&lt;br /&gt;
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We all have a desire to be loved and cared for even if we are born with deformities or given physical or mental struggles that are a daily task to cope with.&lt;/div&gt;
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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/feeds/6127103975317914390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/05/life-real-life.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/6127103975317914390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7225907043912786516/posts/default/6127103975317914390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://pamelaswritings.blogspot.com/2018/05/life-real-life.html' title='Life, real life'/><author><name>Pamela Shelton Reynolds</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01186640841510142274</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qoJJI3WnffY/SucPTGm3LaI/AAAAAAAAAC4/G_xyW_Dwuso/S220/pam%27s+pictures+338%5B1%5D.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225907043912786516.post-2483575573769523649</id><published>2018-02-17T11:19:00.003-08:00</published><updated>2018-06-21T11:28:41.977-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Love ❤️ My Hearing Aids!</title><content type='html'>Wow! Since I have gotten my hearing aids I have been able to hear birds, paper being folded, my dog eating and drinking out of her dish, the dish washer running and the microwave. What a blessing these two small expensive hearing aids have been. All they are is two small items that have given me a new out look on life and the opportunity to be a part of a conversations. The only draw back is the batteries don&#39;t last long in them. ;(&lt;br /&gt;
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