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Keep Calm and Carry On!

Posted on December 15, 2021 by DottieSzy

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give onto you; not as the world giveth, give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27 Many years ago, when I was beginning … Continue reading →

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Record the Squeaks!

Posted on November 15, 2019 by DottieSzy

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding, it is made firm; through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and pleasing possession” — Proverbs 24:3-4 I surprised myself with what occupied my mind those last few days … Continue reading →

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A Life of Many Colors

Posted on December 4, 2018 by DottieSzy

  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 Over the last year, there have been many changes in my life.  Last Christmas, I did not anticipate these changes.  Sometimes God nudges us, lifting us … Continue reading →

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Lord, You Light Up My Life — Literally!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by DottieSzy

“There an angel of the Lord appeared to him in fire flaming out of a bush . . .” — Exodus 3:2 My husband and daughters seem to get a kick out of remembering otherwise fun events by the one … Continue reading →

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I Will Never Forget

Posted on November 18, 2017 by DottieSzy

“Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come.” — Psalm 23:6 I was honored once again to create the Hospice Memorial Quilt … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Life and Love

Posted on November 28, 2016 by DottieSzy

“Deep waters cannot quench love, no floods sweep it away.”  — Song of Songs 8:7   Last week, McLean Home Care and Hospice (Simsbury, CT) hosted the Eighth Annual “Lights of Hope” Ceremony.  It was a wonderful celebration of honoring those who had passed … Continue reading →

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Am I crazy? Is the Pope Catholic?

Posted on May 1, 2016 by DottieSzy

“Be hospitable to one another without complaining.  As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:9-10 An inordinate number of unusual sewing requests somehow make their … Continue reading →

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2014 in review

Posted on January 1, 2015 by DottieSzy

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,800 times in 2014. If it were a cable car, it … Continue reading →

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How Did I Get Here?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by DottieSzy

“Man’s steps are from the Lord; how then, can a man understand his way?” — Proverbs 20:24 The other day my daughter, Robin, asked me to write down a certain word in shorthand.  Though I know I am dating myself … Continue reading →

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