Anne Pendergrass speaks boldly about her journey after Jack’s death and her anorexic condition battle afterwards in, “Starting Over, Stories of New Beginnings.
"It was the end of the life I cherished. My husband, Jack, lay dying in the bed in front of me. The pain and suffering he endured was a testimony to the love he had for me and our marriage until he drew his final breath". "As the months went by, my anorexic condition...
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Anna Anderson took the leap to start over…….see where she lands…in “Starting Over, Stories of New Beginnings”
Wise words from Anna's story..... "So that is my message to the world – anything is possible if you really want it AND it’s your choice. If you don’t want it be okay with that too, it’s your choice. If you do want it, then get out and make it happen, don’t give into...
read moreAmy Spilsbury shares her amazing starting over story….in “Starting Over, Stories of New Beginnings”
"My Step Mom answered the phone, I froze and hung up but within seconds she called me back and as she began to speak I knew exactly what she was going to say. She told me that my Dad had passed away three months ago. When I put the phone down with her I didn’t know...
read moreThere Are No Accidents, as Bonnie Groessl tells her story of starting over after a car crash in July, 2009, in Starting Over, Stories of New Beginnings
It was 2009 and things were really going along pretty well in my life. I was happily married (and still am), my kids were grown, and I was busy in my private practice as a holistic nurse practitioner. Looking back, perhaps I was a bit too busy. My thoughts mostly...
read moreRead Amanda Bacon’s starting over story in, “Starting Over, Stories of New Beginnings”
Read how Amanda's story unfolds...... "And so, it began, this man I decided to let into my life and begin an intimate relationship with, lit up when he saw me, almost making me believe I had cast a magical spell over him. The charm oozed out of him, “you’re going to...
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Read Trish Buchanan’s tribute to her husband Paul in “Patriots of Courage, Tributes to First Responders”
East Hartford Police Officer Paul Buchanan, Badge #208, was my best friend, my husband, and the love of my life. Paul and I were best friends – meeting at the age of 17. We were married for almost 29 years; we have two amazing sons, Jared and Benjamin. March 12,...
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Read Stephen Brooks’ tribute to L. Scot “Doc” Folensbee in “Patriots of Courage, Tributes to First Responders”
Always a courageous man, Doc fought a lengthy illness with passion and when I was visiting him, usually with a smile and a quick wit. Even in spite some hard days, I am told his sense of humor never faltered and he continued to talk with friends and family from all...
read moreStephanie Salb reminds us….”Quick! Say a prayer”
One of my earliest memories is one day as I was riding to kindergarten with my mother at the wheel. Suddenly, we heard the shrill alarm of an ambulance bearing down on us from behind. “Quick! Say a prayer!” said Mom as she pulled to the side of the road to...
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Read Stephanie Cross’s tribute to her dad, Ronald Hughes who taught her to love life, give back, and serve others in “Patriots of Courage, Tributes to First Responders”
Memorializing your Dad is something no little girl is ever prepared to do, but like others who serve selflessly, my Dad deserves it. I hope this lump in my throat does not obstruct his story or my words. Dad took interest in being on the local Colebrook, New...
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Read Rose Lees’ tribute to Matthew Fayette, her brother-in-law who had a tremendous impact on her life in “Patriots of Courage, Tributes to First Responders”
Matthew Fayette is a man that is filled to the brim with courage, leadership, and loyalty. I am so very thankful that he has become a leading influence in my life. His kind, protecting, patriotic, and tenacious personality has carried him far through life. When he...
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