Tag Archives: kindness

Acts of kindness #cancer

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Sue Vincent

The nurse, her eyes above the mask both understanding and sympathetic, reached out a gloved hand and squeezed my shoulder in passing. That was it. It was all it took. The floodgates opened and for the next half an hour, … Continue reading →

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A dismal dawn

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a miserable Monday morning. Frozen fog clung to every branch and blade of grass, the temperature was well below zero and I had to be out early with the car. The garage is just two miles from my … Continue reading →

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Borrowed Wings… again

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

In 2009, after my son had been stabbed through the brain and left for dead in a coma, I was writing daily updates for all those around the world who were sending their love and prayers for his recovery. There … Continue reading →

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We Will Stand Firm ~ Anita #writephoto

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I stand and stare at the silvery pool that was left by the outgoing tide. The beauty of its simplicity is in stark contrast to the darkness surrounding it and the menacing sky above as the storm moves on to … Continue reading →

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A Teacher’s Story – #1 ~ Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Teacher’s Reflections: When I was a new teacher I stumbled across this wonderful story.  I still have my well-worn hard copy, which I read from time to time.  It never gets old, it fills me up. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Raising a smile

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

‘Rapunzel’ and ‘Aurora’, dressed in their pink satin gowns and flanked by the painted rainbows they had stuck to the window, bounced excitedly on the back of the sofa, smiling, waving and shouting, “Grandma!”… I could hear them from the … Continue reading →

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Write and Change the World ~ D. Wallace Peach

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Myths of the Mirror: A replay of a post from 2015. Amidst all the unpredictability today, a few things are entirely within our control, and one of them is kindness. ❤ *** Most of us have days filled … Continue reading →

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Making Waves

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“I’ll do it.” I found myself with empty hands as my son took over, concern for my dodgy back making him move the heavy sack of soil. There will be many things he cannot help with as we begin to … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! The small dog, snow and The Story Reading Ape

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It’s Chriiiistmaaas! Well, okay, maybe not yet. But it will be soon… and I can’t wait, whatever old grumpy she might say! But at least I can start counting down… and have some friends over for my Advent Calendar! There … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and Choosing Peace ~ Debbie Roth #writephoto

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

On voting day, I went to the county seat in Los Angeles to cast my vote.  The line was wrapped around the building!  And wherever I turned, it seemed that people were uncomfortable, and it was the same with people … Continue reading →

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