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Do ligaments count?
Have you ever broken a bone? I have never broken a bone, but I did experience a pelvic separation during the birth of my last son, Matthew. The pelvis is held together by ligaments which relax during pregnancy, but in my case, they tore. After a very quick labor and delivery, when I was asked…
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Juggling work and Family
What sacrifices have you made in life? As a young single mom, I had two children under the age of two by the time I was 21. I made sacrifices for my children, as all parents do. However, because I was so young, I put my dream of becoming a photographer on hold and went…
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Timeless pieces
What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? I don’t know the age of most of my clothing because I buy the majority of it second-hand. I make sure to choose classic styles that age well. The oldest thing I’m wearing today is my own skin, haha! A few years ago, I always wore my Uncle…
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A Season in time
Are you a leader or a follower? I’m known to be a bit of both, depending on where I am. At work, I have been known to be a leader, negotiating a union in one place of employment which was very hard work on top of my day job. During my term as a director…
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5 fruits
List your top 5 favorite fruits. Okay, this is a tremendously thought-provoking prompt! How do I circumvent all the political divides around this particular issue? Well, I might dive right in and just share my thoughts and let the chips ( or grapes ) fall where they may! My favourite fruit is the banana. Its…
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My Prayer Life
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? Since my son Matthew’s death, my prayer life has been lacking. Don’t get me wrong, I do pray but I’ve had difficulty in the praise part of my prayers. In the beginning, I railed against God. How could he allow such a dreadful thing to…
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My Grandmother
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. My grandmother was an incredible woman who had many challenges in her life and as a result she was the strongest woman I knew. To begin with, my grandmother’s marriage was extremely difficult as my grandfather was a cruel man and a…