Category Archives: Experience, Strength and Hope (God)

2015_01-29 – Visit with Mama

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Wint

Mama was in fine form yesterday.  We had a long and pleasant visit.  Her only disappointment was the discovery that I was not “available”.  🙂 During my visits it seems someone from the staff always comes to her room for … Continue reading →

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9/11 – Please God, Let Me Never Forget

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Wint

Two thousand eleven to two thousand fourteen, All days in between, Remembrances are often, Overtime they soften.   Widows and widowers, Fathers, mothers, sisters brothers, Innocents and saviors, Heroes and warriors.   Children … Oh God the Children! Please God … Continue reading →

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For Allison’s Mom (1992)

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Wint

  The month we were married our child was conceived, At first I was shocked it was hard to believe. Denial was instant so great was my fear, It was what I wanted but now it was here.   As … Continue reading →

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Holly, Holly Full of Grace

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Wint

Holly, Holly full of Grace, Lights the world with a smiling face, Daughter, wife, mother, friend, From our hearts, love we send.

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Righteous Indignation

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Wint

Righteous indignation is typically a reactive emotion of anger over perceived mistreatment, insult, or malice. It is akin to what is called the sense of injustice. In some Christian doctrines, righteous indignation is considered the only form of anger which … Continue reading →

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This is gonna hurt …

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Wint

No amount of reading, talking, advising or warning replaces practical experience as an educator. Wisdom is thus attained. One might wish to save another the frustration, anger, pain and humiliation associated with practical experience, but for most people the only … Continue reading →

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A Stitch In Time

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Wint

Over time a broken bone will mend, The two pieces will no longer be ends, Stitched together the bone is made strong, Better they say as though nothing is wrong.   It happens sometimes that friendships seem broken, Trust that … Continue reading →

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My 2007 Letter to My Father on His Birthday

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Wint

Dad, Looking back to my late teens and early twenties, I thought I wanted to be nothing like you and made sure you knew it. Today, I am proud of the man I am and proud that the man I … Continue reading →

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Love’s Safekeeping

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Wint

You make it easy to be me, Limbs get shaky at times in my tree, Daring comes easy holding your hand, Embolden am I with you as my Valentine!   Together we’ve seen a life void of privation, These visions … Continue reading →

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Be Your Own Disciple

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Wint

A disciple must believe. He will know the right and proper action to take in all circumstance. By virtue of an examined life the tenets of a well lived life are well known and shame is the result of deviations. … Continue reading →

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