Tag Archives: belonging

Just this one relationship…

Posted on July 2, 2019 by rstaples2013

I doubt that there is anyone who has better friends or more friends than I do.  I am grateful to God and to my friends for the gift they are to me. Yet, I find myself mourning the lack of … Continue reading →

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I am Home

Posted on April 16, 2017 by rstaples2013

For background on this story please read Silverstrands.org Mar 3, 2017 Between then and now (April 16, 2017) this dog has been transported to my home where she “was” to stay “temporarily” but…   (Story through Molly’s eyes) It’s taken … Continue reading →

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Coffee with Memories and Tears

Posted on February 28, 2017 by rstaples2013

Two weeks from today I will be leaving a place that feels like home to me. Not because this is a city with which I have any familiarity. Not even because I have deep personal friendships here. But, because this … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t call for any Reason

Posted on June 7, 2014 by rstaples2013

My phone rang. As I picked it up I recognized the caller as my nephew. The physical distance between us prohibits meeting for coffee. I said “hello” and he responded with “hello”. This was followed by silence. I asked how … Continue reading →

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The Door was Always Open

Posted on May 31, 2014 by rstaples2013

Tomorrow I am going to the closing for the sale of my Aunt’s house. I am the trustee of her estate so I will be the one signing the papers. Today, her son brought me the keys to this house … Continue reading →

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