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Changing Your Inner Circle
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Are you living with an addictive personality, but you are sober right now? If so, then you need to change some keys things in your life right now! Separate yourself from everyone that will help feed your addiction, as well as anyone who chooses to use drugs themselves. Chase your sobriety…
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When Life Rains on You, Find the Rainbow
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Sometimes, life can seem like it does nothing but rain on you, whether it is your finances or your health. It will seem like a damn hurricane is brewing and your holding on for dear life. However, look past the blinding rain and you will see a beautiful rainbow forming in…
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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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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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Ways to Help Some Extraordinary Orphans in Kampala
By, 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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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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Bonnie Lynn Pasciuto Haim: Missing Since 1993
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Recently, the Bonnie Lynn Pasciuto Haim missing person’s case took a drastic turn, when a skull was found by a construction crew. According to News4Jax.com, the police were dispatched on Dec 14, 2014, to the backyard of the home Bonnie shared with her husband Michael Haim, when the construction…
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Surprise…It’s Family Day
Today, I got to hang out with my youngest niece and nephew for several hours yesterday. I had a wonderful time with them, as we played and spent quality time together. We were missing a few kids and adults, but we made the most of the time we had together. I couldn’t believe how much…
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Caring for your Aging Loved Ones
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Parents are an enormous part of a child’s life, as they begin to grow into adulthood. Soon, their children begin growing up and starting their own families. This causes them to become less dependent on their parents, due to their new found responsibilities. Unfortunately, this can create loneliness in…
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My Mission to Save My Childhood Home
About a year ago, my husband and I began working on an endeavor that would challenge us financially, emotionally, and spiritually in many ways that we had never dreamed were possible. We felt we did the right thing, but every now again we question if it was truly worth it to save the home I…
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End of Life Communication
Recently, I learned that my grandfather has terminal cancer, which has invaded his body in several places. First of all, I was stunned and numbed, by the grave news and the thought of him dying. Basically, he raised me most of my life, so I am very close to him. I couldn’t cry at first,…
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Grandpa’s Sweetheart
RIP: Ray L. Amon/Grandpa As a young girl, I met my Grandpa on my dad’s side of the family. For those of you who don’t know Ray C. Amon adopted me and my two brothers, as his legal children when he signed our birth certificates. So, legally he is our father and I reconnected with…
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A Father’s Love
This is so beautiful and whenever I seen it this morning on a friend’s Facebook post. All I could say was, “Wow!” I don’t know the story behind this family or how the child died. I can’t read the date of birth or date death for Matthew Stanford Robinson. I read that his father wanted…
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Missing You Grandpa Amon
Grandpa’s Sweetheart As a young girl, I met my Grandpa on my dad’s side of the family. For those of you who don’t know Ray C. Amon adopted me and my two brothers, as his legal children when he signed our birth certificates. So, legally he is our father and I reconnected with him about…
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A Glimpse into My Family’s Lives
We miss you papa and granny. This is my memorial to you and the generations of family that you both helped to create in your 49 years together. We love you! I hope you are dancing together in heaven. Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me. Thanks for reading and watching!
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Wings of Hope Project – September 2014 – Next Give Away
We successfully completed our Wings of Hope Project for March 27, 2014 give away, which consisted of 12 gift bags full of items that will be given to new patients at Shands Infusion Center for Women. We made up a nurses bag and threw some extra stuff in it, so the nurses can give them…
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A Family’s Struggle with Hoarding (Chapter 3)
“Here do you want this?” Dolly snidely asked. “What is it?” Mandy answered inquisitively. Mandy instantly knew that her mother was in a bad mood today, but she was surprised when she saw the little black box she was holding. She took the little black box that her mother had given her and she…
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Oh No…My Mommy Has Cancer!
“Shh!” Molly whispered to her little brother Drake, who is four-years-old. “Don’t wake up Mommy! She just got home from the hospital.”Kevin reminded them. Molly stated “Mommy is sick and seems to sleep a lot lately.” “I know but your mother is very sick. Sleep helps her body to heal.” Kevin explained Molly…
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Finding Discovery Park
One autumn day, after school my twin brother Thomas and I noticed that our family’s dog was not outside on his chain. Nooksack usually barks or howls at us, once we step off the school bus in the afternoon. He will continue barking; until he gets the attention that he is craving from us. I…
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Parents Stop Breaking Your Teenager’s Spirit
Parents stop berating and yelling at your teenager, because you are destroying your child’s self-esteem more harm. Don’t curse at your teenager, instead give the teenager respect and you will find that they will begin to respect you as well. Be clear in your communication when saying yes and no, this way you are not…
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Good Parenting Can Lead Teenagers to Make Positive Choices
As a mother of two teenagers, I have learned that you should never berate or speak down to your children or teenagers. Instead, I encouraged both of my teenagers to strive for anything they wanted to do. My daughter and my son lived with their father and step-mom for various reasons, one being that they…
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Random Acts of Kindness….Pass it On!
About Picture This year, while gathering up Christmas presents for your family and friends. Try to grab a gift or two for a neighbor that you know has no family or a family that may be under privileged. These little random acts of kindness will bring joy to those, who may be lonely or feel sad…
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My Son is Moving!!!
My son DJ has been a constant jewel in my life, but he is about to set off on an adventure with his father and step-mother. I am sad but happy that he leaving to a whole new town. He will be far away from me and I will miss him so much, yet I know that his…
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My Published Books
This is a picture of the 3 books that I have available to be purchase. I have a poetry book, children’s short stories, and I have a novella about a christian teenage girl overcoming school violence. Buy your copy today. http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/imogenrayne
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Our Vacation Last Month
My husband and I after swimming in Lake Lindsey Grace in Screven, Ga. We had a wonderful time together and hanging out with my special friends from church. We spent time swimming together and my husband helped our friend fix stuff at her house. Additionally, we went out to eat and enjoyed the company of my…
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My Journey to Eating Healthier
Before you decide to eat healthier, you must be willing to change your eating habits for the rest of your life. I learned first to read the nutrition label on all foods, thanks to a special friend that has been helping me with tips and ideas. I spent years eating the wrong portion sizes and…
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Cherish Perrywinkle: A Tragedy That Could Have Been Prevented
Jacksonville, FL.-June 22, 2013– An eight year-old girl named Cherish Lily Perrywinkle was kidnapped from a Wal-Mart on the northside of Jacksonville, FL. The child’s body was found on Saturday, June 22, 2013 near a church on Broward Rd. The suspect Donald James Smith, who is 56 year-old, befriended the child’s mother Rayne Perrywinkle at…
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A Little Glimpse into Jean Plyler’s Life
Jean E. Plyler of 8048 Park City Dr. in Jacksonville, FL, died on May 29, 2013. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was born on April 24, 1936 and she lived most of her life in Jacksonville, FL.She was preceded in death by her husband of…
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My Grandma’s Disguise…
I want to honor her with this poem today, Since, she loved me in her own special way. She didn’t receive an award for taking care of us, However, she never complained or made a fuss. Never did she get angry or begin to swear, Whenever, I need her, she was always there. Because, she…
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Nothing is Impossible with God
Many times we give up too fast and forget that God has given us a destiny to follow using our talents that he has given each of us. Unfortunately, we believe that the road to our dreams may be far off and impossible to obtain. Throughout life, we tend to forget that God can always…
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Father’s Day Gifts on a Budget
Buying gifts on any budget can be easier than you think, since there are thousands of presents you could choose from. However, Father’s Day is not about giving expensive gifts and going broke celebrating. In this economic downturn, many families won’t have extra money to spend on a gift for their father. So, here are…
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Finding Comfort through God
Sometimes we may feel alone in our daily walk through life, but we should not feel this way with Jesus in our heart. Thankfully, God will send the Holy Spirit to comfort us, whenever we may need to be comforted due to life’s troubles or trials. Our Heavenly Father gives us the fellowship with those,…
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Forgiving Yourself and Others
Have you struggled with forgiving someone, who has hurt you or abused you? Do you find yourself thinking about it a lot lately? If so, this is normal to feel, whenever someone you trust has intentionally hurt you. However, you must find a way to give your hurt and pain to the Lord, for he…
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Fighting the Good Fight
In the daily trials that you face, you begin learning more about yourself and your desires. You learn how much you can handle, without God at your side. Soon, you will learn how to let him take control of your entire life. He has given freewill to choose and dream, like everyone else in the…
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Promises to Those Battling the Blues
Do you ever feel like you are alone, when you are in the midst of life’s storm? Do you ever wonder where God is, as the bricks of life start to crumble around you? It is natural to get angry or afraid, but you don’t have to let it consume your mind. Sometimes, it is…
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Allow God to Handle Your Burdens
As someone who has a lot of stress in my life, I have learned that sometimes I get overwhelmed by the stresses in my everyday life. I am learning to have faith in Jesus Christ and allow him to carry my burdens for me. Learning to manage stress or worry is difficult for some people,…
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Alzheimer’s, Memory and Emotions
By, David M. Gillespie (Guest Blogger) During 2009, 2010, I worked as an advocate for residents of long term care communities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This experience brought me close to many people suffering from Alzheimer’s. Several years ago, my own father –in-law died from a similar disease. I learned first…
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The Day Cancer Changed My Family’s Life
My wife Heather and I learned that life can change at any second when, on November 21, 2005, our lives tumbled into chaos as the doctor diagnosed Heather with life-threatening cancer – malignant pleural mesothelioma. It was the day that life crumbled and the day that I entered the role of caregiver – a role…
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The Greatest Man I Ever Knew…My Grandpa!
Without you, I am not sure where I would be, Grandpa, you are the reason that I became me. The guidance you have shown me through the years, Helped me chase my dreams and forget my fears. You never turned me away or told me good-bye, With you beside me, I gained the courage to…
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