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Together Again
Together Again! While you’re reading this I’ll be on the road again. Are you hearing the Willy Nelson song? Fun fact: My brother and our friend David both met Willie Nelson and said he’s the nicest guy ever! I’m flying to Illinois to pick up…. Her I mean…her! And I won’t be making music like Willie. I’ll be listening to all the tunes Arielle chooses as we drive her truck from Illinois to Florida. She wants to make it home in a day but I know my limitations. A nineteen hour trip is best split among two days. Who knows where we’ll stop to sleep. Keep an eye on my KD Rausin Facebook…
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A Richer World
A Richer World To leave the world richer–that is the ultimate success. Eleanor Roosevelt I have always felt it’s my goal to do my best to make this world a better place. It is why, many years ago, I became a foster mom. It’s why I adopted a greyhound and other shelter animals. It’s why my friends gave me the nickname Crazy Cat Lady. Every time I found a stray cat in need I took it home. It’s why I became a teacher and it’s why being present and available for my kids has always been a priority. During my last visit with my daughter, Arielle, she told me about something that…
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This Sucks!
I called my friend yesterday in a panic. “What should I do? What would you do? Arielle called and she’s sick. She went to the clinic twice, received antibiotics and IV fluids. I should hop on a plane–right?” My friend knows me well. “What does Eric think?” “Oh Eric, well he thinks we should tell her to go see a doctor. But she needs me. You would go–right? I know you would go.” My friend is my children’s Godmother. I’m not catholic but it’s my way of saying you’re their second mother. If anything should happen to me, it’s all on you. She’s known Arielle since she was three and…
