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Age 48 Indiana

Acceptance

Grace For Me

Written by Julie J Boyles

Julie

Age 48 Indiana

Some days are as smooth as my coffee when I put extra cream in it. I’ m juggling all the balls in the air like a circus performer. I’ m organized to a fault. I get stuff done on my to-do list and cross off each item with a flourish. I put the meat in the crock pot at noon. I pat myself on the back and say, " Dinner will be ready on time tonight. HA!" I have an overall sense of satisfaction. In fact, I might catch myself actually saying, " You know, I’ m really happy right now, almost joyful." Fortunately I have a lot of days like this.

There are days that are as bumpy as a pothole ridden street in March. I’ ve forgotten to pay a bill and now it’ s
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