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My Heritage
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? As my readers know, I was adopted when I was 6 weeks old. When I was in my early 20s, I decided to search for my biological family. I found them and I’ve been in contact with them over the past… Continue reading
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Being Deaf and Appreciating Music
What would your life be like without music? I don’t “listen” to music very often. However with Bluetooth and my phone, I’m able to appreciate music. Here is my story about learning music: As a Deaf kid, I never had the opportunity to hear my own Mum’s voice, who was, I’ve been told by many,… Continue reading
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My Cross
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? When a child or adult is baptized and chrismated in the Orthodox Church, they receive a cross that they wear everyday. It is never taken off. Five years ago, I had a mental breakdown. The first thing I did was remove my… Continue reading
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Each New Day
Celebrate Life and Remember Each Day is a New Beginning I’ve struggled over the years with loss of family and friends. My desire to actually get up each morning. My faith and Bobby, my Service Dog in Training have brought me back to life. Rather than focusing on the past, I’ve chosen to move forward.… Continue reading
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New Beginnings
Oh my goodness, how many things have changed over the past 6 months. I’ve really not had much time to process everything. Bobby is doing well and he’s on track to becoming a service dog. In my limited spare time, I’ve been working on a miniature house that was built for me in 1980. I… Continue reading
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Catching up
It’s been so long since I’ve had a chance to write anything. My life has been extremely overwhelming. Having a growing puppy takes every ounce of my energy. He eats everything! He’s a very beautiful boy and extremely smart. He has mastered opening power doors which I’m very pleased with. I introduced that skill to… Continue reading
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Happiness
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? Today has been a demanding day so this prompt is exactly what I needed to get some perspective of things. What brings me happiness? My faith ☦️ My friends who step up when I need a breath of fresh air 👩🧑🦼 My studies – PhD dissertation… Continue reading
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Enduring Friendships
Describe something you learned in high school. I graduated from high school 34 years ago. I’m grateful for the friendships I made growing up. I’m still in contact with many of my high school friends. They’ve come to my assistance many times over the years and I have been there to support them in their… Continue reading
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Spend More Time with God
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. Sometimes life becomes extremely hectic. Regular prayer time goes out the window. Exhaustion sets in with the daily needs I must focus on. Sadly, God is put further down my list and I find myself turning to God throughout the day with cries in my… Continue reading
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Life with Bobby
Life with Bobby has been hectic. He’s growing so quickly and learning so many new things. When he’s bored, he likes to drive Mummy crazy by stealing things and chewing on them. Another one of his favourite things to do when he’s bored is to steal paper and rip it up so Mummy can’t read… Continue reading
Dr Kelly Fleming 