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April 5, 2019

Reflections

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A few reflections today…

Life is so very short.  

Life can bring the unexpected. 

Lives can be touched by others in so many unexpected ways.

The past two weeks have left me thinking a great deal about what impact one life can make.  

What I have decided is that one life can make a difference.  

One life intersects so many other lives in a lifetime.  It is simply amazing.

So what is my take away? 

Be kind. 

Be genuine.

Be gracious.

Be forgiving.

Be honest.

Be loving.

Be generous.

Be happy.

Be amazing.

Be extraordinary.

Be .

Just be.

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  1. Dianna
    April 05, 2019 at 07:12 am

    Wonderful advice. Continuing to keep you all close in thought.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 05, 2019 at 07:38 am

      Thanks so much!

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  2. Darlene
    April 05, 2019 at 07:35 am

    Wonderful reflections and meaning full conclusions. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 05, 2019 at 07:38 am

      Thank YOU for stopping by and commenting. Hugs!

      Reply
  3. jena c. henry
    April 05, 2019 at 08:03 am

    Beth, all your posts related to you dear nephew have made me think about life, so thanks for that. Yes, we just have to be ourselves, and committed to a Higher Purpose.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 05, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Thanks so much for your sweet words about our Carlton. He was the best brother in law ever, always loving, always free with his hugs and always entertaining as you can tell from my posts. He will be so missed but I continue to be amazed at the number of lives that he touched in his 49 years. Thanks again.

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  4. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    April 05, 2019 at 09:59 am

    Amen. Every life holds value. Every. Single. Life.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 05, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Thank you, Audrey. It becomes clearer to me each and every day how each life has value. Thank you so much for your love and continued support.

      Reply
  5. Debbie
    April 05, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Splendid advice — thank you for saying it so well!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 05, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Ah— thank YOU!!!!

      Reply
  6. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    April 05, 2019 at 02:38 pm

    Beth Ann, beautiful reflections. Life is so full of amazing people and things that God provides if we will only open our hearts and minds. These reflections we all need to have and use.

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  7. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids
    April 05, 2019 at 03:11 pm

    Amen!

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  8. susi_snaps
    April 05, 2019 at 08:44 pm

    Just be! That’s it…
    Thinking of you and yours and sending much love. xo

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 09, 2019 at 07:25 am

      Thanks so much, Susi, for your words and your love across the miles.

      Reply
  9. dawnkinster
    April 05, 2019 at 09:07 pm

    Carlton was just himself and it was enough…more than enough. That’s the lesson he shared with everyone he touched. Hugs to you and your husband.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 09, 2019 at 07:24 am

      You are so correct–Carlton was more than enough and everyone who came in contact with him was blessed. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Mama's Empty Nest
    April 06, 2019 at 03:07 pm

    Beautiful words. If only more of us would heed them.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 09, 2019 at 07:23 am

      Thanks — sometimes I need to just remind myself of this so it was a good way to nudge me into that memory.

      Reply
  11. Missy's Crafty Mess
    April 08, 2019 at 09:48 am

    Be kind

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 09, 2019 at 07:14 am

      Great words – be kind. It is really pretty simple.

      Reply
  12. Josh
    May 03, 2019 at 02:53 pm

    Be excellent to one another.- Bill & Ted

    Reply

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