Thro' a glass darkly ...

random thoughts on chronic pain and life issues ... with the occasional weather report thrown in!

Saturday, June 01, 2019

you only have today ... make it count for eternity.

Posted by Saija at 4:43 PM

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Saija: redeemed child of God; wife, sister, but not a mom; lover of God's word, digi picture taker; married 49 years to leo, who has had arachnoiditis for 4 decades (2 failed back surgeries - chronic pain); a seeker of truth; a lover of quiet solitude; comfortable in my own skin.

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