sandhillsis on August 18th, 2009

I prayed for boys. God granted us two, healthy ones. They are as different as night and day. But you already knew that, I explained their differences here. I grew up with a Dad and a couple of brothers too, even married a Marine. It seems where ever I go, I surround myself with manly guys who [...]

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sandhillsis on August 16th, 2009

As you know, my Mom had hip replacement surgery. If you missed that, I wrote about it here. As you also know, I’m home now from staying at the hospital with her. Coming home is always hard for me if I feel like Mom needs me. Since Dad is gone and I live four hours away from [...]

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sandhillsis on August 14th, 2009

I just got back from sitting with my Mom in the hospital while she got her last hip replaced just in time for retirement. Surgical waiting rooms can be funny places. I couldn’t help but think about all the years she invested in us kids, something none of us could ever pay back. At best, just pass [...]

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sandhillsis on August 11th, 2009

It’s time to do the salsa. My garden is going crazy, and all I have to dance with is naked tomatoes, onions, peppers and garlic. And let me tell you, my danced card is full. Let’s can some salsa, shall we? The first thing I do is prepare the jars by washing them in the dishwasher [...]

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