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My Blood Clot Story
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Recently, I dealt with a cramping pain and swelling in my right leg, due to a DVT blood clot or Deep Vein Thrombosis. I was diagnosed with a blood clot on July 09, 2016, after a four day stay at the hospital for other reasons. I am not sure…
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Mesotheliomas’ Touch
By, Staff Writer, Crystal S. Kauffman What is Mesothelioma? This form of cancer is known as “the asbestos cancer”, because victims get it after prolonged exposure to asbestos in the workplace or at home. Asbestos fibers are inhaled and attack the mesothelioma, a protective membrane layer that covers internal organs. Most frequently if affects the…
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Update on My Momma
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Most of my followers know that I had moved in with my mother, in order to help her because she has health problems like I do. Recently, after 6 years of living together, my mom became unable to care for herself and began falling a lot. So, she has…
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Saying Goodbye to My Fur-Brother: Gizmo “Old Man”
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Tomorrow, I will be saying goodbye to my “Old Man”. Gizmo was my Fur-Brother for over 15 years or more. He has been with my family for his whole life, but due to moving and new landlord issues. I had to make a heart breaking decision to re-home…
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Meet Three More Precious Orphans
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Meet Susan Little Susan is ten-years-old, but she lost father and her mother has HIV/AIDS. Her mother could not care for her, so came to live at the orphanage. She is well adjusted and loves having her friends at the orphanage. She is in Primary 5 School, but she…
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His Kiss
By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Blogger He hugged me, Came closer and kissed me. He kissed me in the most passionate way, I’ve ever been kissed I felt my mind go blank. My stomach went to knots, My heart was pounding against my chest. I loved the feeling and I never wanted it to stop, I…
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Why Did God Create You?
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By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Many people wonder why God created them, but the Bible says we were all created for God’s pleasure. I couldn’t wrap my own head around the fact that God made me for his pleasure. I am a sinner who doesn’t deserve God’s mercy or grace. How could God…
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Afraid to Love Again
By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Blogger Love left my heart, I hated being alone and torn apart. I cried each night and people didn’t know, Then, I saw him. Love was slowly creeping back in, I’m afraid to let it in. I’m afraid of getting left behind again. I’ve been hurt so much. I’m afraid to…
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The Boy Who Has My Heart
By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Blogger He was my only friend in 5th grade, It’s almost six years later. We are still best friends, He’s been there for me through thick and thin. He’s picked me up when I was down, I love him and I know he loves me too. I’ve always been his, Even…
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Butterfly Reborn
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By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Writer Love tore me up inside, How it lied and broke my heart. Then I met him and he smiled, He said hi and made me sigh. Something was different, Love has been gone so long. He asked me, “If I could be his?” Of course, “I said yes!” He hugged…
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The White Topped Dress
By, David Wahlstrom, Guest Writer The world is made up of a multitude of people, Each and every person wants to be treated equal. There are a lot of tough times and good ones too, However, there are so many things we like to do. It is difficult to tell someone how you feel,…
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Reallife Orphanage Home: Meet Four More Orphans
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Meet Daphine This three-year-old, young adorable girl is named Daphine and she is looking for a sponsor to help her receive her daily care and food. Little Daphine lost both of her parents and she has been with our orphanage for over sixteen months now. She is happy and…
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Meet Some Special Orphans Who Need Sponsors
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Meet a Volunteer: Kakande Muhamad I am Kakande Muhamad and I am a volunteer, who is running the Reallife Orphanage Home. I am a native thirty-two-year-old, who is currently caring for twenty children. Additionally, I am working with several volunteers to care for these lovely children. Some of these…
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Our Dream Dance
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Dedicated to JD Missing your arms and touch tonight, Our song floods my ears and entices my mind. I close my eyes and picture a time when, We had it all, because we had each other. I never thought I would be feeling so alone without you, Dancing together…
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Has the Truth about Little Lonzie Barton’s Death Finally Come Out?
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Jacksonville, FL. /Feb. 9, 2016- For six months now, William “Ruben” Ebron and Lonna Lauramore Barton stayed silent about what had happened to the precious blue eyed, blonde hair toddler named Lonzie Barton. According to ActionNewsJax, this vibrant and adorable toddler lost his life on July 23, 2015, when…
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Police and Family are Desperately Seeking: Gina “Michelle” Ennis
Jacksonville, FL. /February 1, 2016-A woman with severe brain injury is missing and has been for over six months now. The family is praying that she will come home soon, so they are trying to get the word out about her disappearance with pictures to share on Facebook and other social media venues. According to…
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Gang Violence Claims Another Young Life
Jan. 30, 2016/Jacksonville, FL– A 22-month-old toddler was killed after becoming a victim of a possible gang related drive by shooting on Friday night. According to Action News Jax, the toddler has been identified as Aiden Michael McClendon and he was sitting in a car with his mother and his grandmother at a home on…
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Ways to Help Some Extraordinary Orphans in Kampala
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in Advertising, author, awareness, baby, child, Childhood, children, Crystal S Kauffman, Crystal S. Kauffman, Education, Family, Help, hero, independent, Indie writers, Inspiration, love, Organization, Orphanage, orphans, parents, Project, Random Acts of Kindness, salvation, small child, survial, VoluntersBy, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer The Real Life Orphanage is a place in Kampala, Uganda. The orphanage volunteers are trying to help the displaced children in their area. The orphanage needs help with donations or clothing, children toys, coloring items, sport items, and other things children love to do. The orphanage needs cash donations,…
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Coming Home
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By, Crystal S Kauffman, Staff Writer You’re the one I look to when my life falls apart, You have had me in your hands from the start. My life was bleak when I decided to move away, So today, I come back home to you and here I will stay. I know you will accept…
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My Song Demo…Be a Critic!
I am need of assistance from my many friends and readers. I am entering a contest, as well submitting my song (I wrote the lyrics and came up with melody) to different places. I need brutally honest opinions about my song, because I want to see how people feel about it. I privately messaged some…
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Police Believe They Have Found Lonzie Barton: Thrown away like garbage
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer January 12, 2016/Jacksonville, FL– The search for little Lonzie Barton turned to heartbreak and sadness today for the family of the adorable toddler, as well as the First Coast Community. In a press conference, Jacksonville’s Sheriff, Mike Williams stated that the investigators, “strongly believe that the human remains belong…
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The Girl Who Holds My Heart
By, David Wahlstrom / Guest Blogger She is as pretty as can be and I bet she knows it, I try to be her friend but I feel like I’m going to blow it. When I see her smile it means a lot, Sometimes it feels like she is all I got. Her hair is…
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My First Kiss
By, Crystal S.Kauffman, Staff Writer Tonight I am in exotic bliss, Since, I experienced my first kiss. As you walked me to my door, My lips begged for more. As I say good night and climb in bed, A full moon is shining overhead. My heart is dancing with delight, This will be a memorable…
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Anniversary of a Dream
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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Staff Writer Missing the moments we spent, Wondering where the time went. Time has passed without a glance, Sometimes, I wish I took that chance. On our anniversary of the day we met, I can’t help but wonder if I will ever forget. The love we shared so long ago, I…
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My Guiding Light
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer You’re the one I look to when my life falls apart, You have had me in your hands from the start. My life was bleak when I decided to move away, So today, I come back home to you and here I will stay. I know you will accept…
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Caitlyn Jenner: Transitioning into a Woman
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as Bruce Jenner) has her own reality show, which is chronicling her transition from a man into a woman. Caitlyn or Cait indentify herself as transgender, however she was able to transition so quickly in isolation and she didn’t learn all that she needed too.…
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Toddler Friendly Vacation Ideas
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in baby, child, Crystal S. Kauffman, dad, grandparents, imogen rayne, mom, notebook, parents, small child, toddlerBy, Crystal S. Kauffman Family vacation spots can be fun for older children, but most toddlers are too young to enjoy the actual vacation destination. Most toddlers truly are satisfied with the simple things in life: like camping out, zoos, nature trails, and museums. Luckily, there are many inexpensive vacation choices, which a parent’s can…
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12 Unique Hybrid Animals
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer I began wondering about how many hybrids actually exist in the world, after writing the article about the hybrid big cat named a Liger. I was completely amazed to see how many hybrids actually do exist thanks to modern technology. Most of these animals were created by man’s interference…
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Meet the Liger
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Until eight weeks ago, I had no idea what a liger was, until I read an article about this beautiful hybrid big cat that only thrives in captivity. According to A-Z Animals, a liger is the offspring of a male lion (Panther leo) and female tiger or tigress (Panther…
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Baby Jane Doe Has Been Identified: Bella Bond
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Baby Jane Doe was found on June 25, 2015, on the western shore of Deer Island and police turned to social media to help find out who her identity. She has a name that means beauty and her name is Bella Neveah Amoroso Bond, but she was murdered by…
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