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  • How to Give Practical Help from Long Distance
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    How to Give Practical Help from Long Distance

    BySharon Williams May 3, 2022May 7, 2022

    How many times have you told people you’re praying for them when they are going through the rough seasons of life? We’ve all got at least a dozen people that we know who are hurting, in the hospital, over-stressed, lost a job, or just in the middle of a crisis. We pray for them and…

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  • Dear Grandma
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    Dear Grandma

    BySharon Williams November 30, 2018September 18, 2024

    Through the years, I have often written about the adventures of my Grandma.  If you have the privilege of knowing her, you know how remarkable she is.  Hazel has traveled the world, been to all 50 states, had an audience with the pope, ridden a dune buggy on a volcano, raised four boys, taught Sunday…

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  • How to stay connected with military family members
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    Connect with Military Family Members

    BySharon Williams March 12, 2018September 5, 2021

    Many of us have family members who are serving in the military and are stationed away from family, across the country and around the world. We are proud of those serving in the different branches of the armed services but we miss them and want to be able to celebrate the special moments with these…

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  • Improve your Day - Presque Isle State Park
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    10 Ways to Improve Your Day

    BySharon Williams February 16, 2018February 16, 2018

    Can we all agree that life is sometimes tough? It seems like every time you open social media, answer the phone, or talk to a coworker, there’s more bad news. So today, instead of focusing on the negative issues that we all face, let’s find ten easy ways to improve our day. This post includes…

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  • How to Be a Fred in Real Life
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    How to Be a Fred in Real Life

    BySharon Williams May 7, 2017May 6, 2017

    This spring I had the opportunity to read a book called The Fred Factor. It was a short, easy read that showed how a mail carrier named Fred with a very ordinary job, was able to transform the world of the people around him. He took the time to do his job over and above…

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  • How to Help Military Families in Crisis
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    How to Help Military Families in Crisis

    BySharon Williams March 19, 2017December 30, 2017

    Have you ever thought about what happens when a member of the military needs to be hospitalized? How can you help military families in crisis? Since most military personnel are not stationed near family, where does the family stay? Is there any way for the family to be close to the hospital without them having…

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  • How to Donate to Norton Childrens Hospital
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    How to Donate to Norton Childrens Hospital

    BySharon Williams January 22, 2017January 20, 2017

    Most of us think about giving back to the community during the holiday season, but giving to others should be something we think about year round. This past week, I contacted the Nortons Children’s Hospital in Louisville to get some ideas for how to make a difference in the lives of the patients and families…

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    How to Raise Politically Aware Teens

    BySharon Williams July 17, 2016February 24, 2018

    We are living in a very politically charged world. With the upcoming presidential election, recent events in major cities and strong opinions on all sides, it is important that we raise our children and teens in an atmosphere that will prepare them to become leaders in society. How to raise Politically Aware Teens Talk: The…

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