August 25, 2022
by Maralee
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This is an edit of something I originally wrote back in 2013 after an interaction with my mom’s cousin, Warren. I wanted to share it again (with some tweaks) because I heard from my mom last night that Warren passed … Continue reading
February 14, 2018
by Maralee
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I don’t know why you feel like your relationship is tough this Valentine’s Day. I don’t know if this is just a really hard season you need to push through to get to wonderful, connected intimacy on the other side … Continue reading
May 13, 2016
by Maralee
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Yesterday I was driving my six kids to a foster parent training class when one of my children said, “I want to see that Kung Fu Panda movie. The one where he finds his REAL dad.” I felt my stomach … Continue reading
October 6, 2013
by Maralee
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I walked by Pier One the other day and I grieved a little. I saw a couple trying out wicker furniture and poking around at the glassware and looking all carefree. I know I shouldn’t have, but I found their … Continue reading
September 13, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s not an uncommon experience for me. This morning I sat in a group of women talking about how it FEELS when things are hard and how their FEELINGS can at times lead them astray. It was good to hear … Continue reading