An Ordained Change of Plans


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October 25, 2003   I knew you’d want an explanation, so here you go. My intent, as I rolled out of bed this morning, was to make it to the ladies retreat. I really wanted to hear the speaker, Kathy Ferguson, share about her life journey. From my house to the retreat...

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Sure Fire Ice-Breaker


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It was time for the annual Christian Women's Conference at Denver First Church of the Nazarene. Robin, along with her minister husband, were new to our church. She and I would be going together.      All my insecurities come to the surface when I meet new people. Robin and I had, had...

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Sharing a Blanket Story With You


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I received a letter today from the gentleman largely responsible for my having revivedThe Billy Blanket Project.  He shared about giving his first blanket and I want to share his story with you.   While our emphasis is on pregnancy and early infant loss, a soft blanket is a nice expression of care for anyone experiencing a traumatic...

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K graduation


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Can't believe the Kindergarten year is over!

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Martha Jane Black Allan- my paternal grandmother's mother


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MARTHA JANE BLACK by Theressa Allan Redd, daughter Martha Jane Black was born in Orderville, Kane Co., Utah, on July 8, 1882, a daughter of John Morley and Thressa Elnora Cox Black. There was already one daughter, Lois Elnora Black, and one son, John Martin Black in the family, so Martha...

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Peter Allan- my paternal grandmother's father


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Audio by: Tracy Redd, grandson PETER ALLAN Written by: Theressa Allan Redd, daughter Peter Allan was born January 18, 1869 at Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. He was the second son of John Allan and Janet McAuslan Allan. In 1861 the family moved to a farm on the west bank of the...

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Louesa Hawkins Redd- my paternal grandfather's mother


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Audio by: Tracy Redd, her Grandson Louesa Meears Hawkins ReddBiography written by:  Theressa Allan Redd, daughter-in-law to Louesa Louesa was born to Thomas Sunderland Hawkins and Elizabeth Meears Hawkins on June 12, 1875; in Lehi, Utah Co. , Utah. She was the fifth and last child of this couple; her older brothers...

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A Heartwarming Story of Loss and Comfort


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Our son’s voice radiated excitement. “We’re getting a dog!” How different from the voice on the phone a few weeks before when I answered to hear deep, guttural sobbing. Ken* choked out the terrible news: “Mary* has another tubal pregnancy.”That was their fifth loss in their 10 years of marriage. But then they...

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Mother Shares Family Experience


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My daughter, Brynn Marie Davis, passed away of SIDS at seven months old.  Two days before what would have been her 8th birthday I received Ronda's story.  We wanted to do something special to remember Brynn as the 8th birthday is an important one in our religion, so to celebrate it...

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Blankets for Healing


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  When Ronda Knuth learns of a grieving parent who has lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death, she gives them an unexpected gift—a baby blanket. Not just any blanket, but a soft crib blanket, one that should have snuggled a baby but instead comforts a mother with...

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Grieving Pregnancy Loss


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Your life entwined with mine For such a short span of time. The anticipation of you filled me with hope, With dreams, with pleasure. Then you were gone. Forever you will be part of The story of my life.—Ronda Knuth Pregnancy loss may come as a stillbirth, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or...

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On a Personal Note


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Delightfully hectic are words that sum up life at Sunrise Senior Living at Pinehurst in Denver, Colorado where I live out my love on a daily basis. Phone calls, scheduling appointments, baking cookies, popping popcorn, braiding hair, moderating life and managing forty-million to-do's constantly popping on the horizon - it keeps...

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A Soft Blanket - A Journey Through Loss


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 F ebruary 12 Heaven readies another cradle in its nursery today. Baby Mirra Charrisse, Miraculous Grace, has come home. February 17 Five days ago Mirra left the safety of her mother's womb, to be cuddled in the arms of God. I don't understand this kind of sorrow. One mother carries her...

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Giving a Comfort Blanket


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You've decided to give a comfort blanket to someone who is grieving the loss of a baby through pregnancy or early infant loss.  It is very important that you walk with care into the arena of anothers sorrow.  Here's a to-do list that will aid you:1. Choose a blanket to give using...

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4th Grade


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Stacy has had a great 4th Grade year!  She got straight A's every quarter and loved her class.  We made this Heritage Makers book for her teacher, Mrs. Welch.  Take a look at the fun things she did with her class this year.  4th Grade Yearbook Stacy has always enjoyed music. ...

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Helen's Red Hot Applesauce 1955


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Mama’s Red Hot Applesauce   2 pounds cooking apples, quartered and cored, remove any bad spots   Place in saucepan with 1 to 1 ½ cups water, enough to keep them from scorching   Cover and cook over low heat until soft   Strain through a coarse sieve and add 1/3...

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A Tribute to My Dad


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My Dad once said to me, "You know, in all the years we\'ve been a family, I look around and I think, I never really taught you kids anything." I believe this comment came from the fact that so many of us went into careers that had nothing to do with the...

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Dad's Best Advice


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How is it possible to determine the best advice from the man who guided me in purpose, direction, integrity, responsibility, ethics and so much more throughout my life? I know, everyone believes their Dad is better than mine. Not so. There are no greater men on earth. Yes, it's possible there...

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Across the Finish Line - D.L. Bennett


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March, 1997 I wish I'd been there when he crossed the finish line. As it was, we'd been gone only a short while. Maybe that's as it should be.  His was a victory that didn't come easily. Throughout the long, chilly night and into the early hours of the morning, we...

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2009 Piano Guild Performance


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The big day has arrived.  Rachelle has been preparing for the annual Piano Guild Exam since she started taking lessons from Khoren last Fall in 2008.  Her teacher expected great things from Rachelle and has not been disappointed.  Originally, Rachelle was scheduled to play 10 pieces from memory.  Because of school...

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