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Prayers, Rain, And Family
A reflective family update about Jean’s hospice journey, a rare reunion with Dad and all the siblings, quiet moments of prayer and memory, and the love, laughter, grief, and gratitude found in taking one day at a time. Read More
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Prayers For Dad And Jean
A personal request for prayers as Jean’s Alzheimer’s journey reaches a difficult moment, reflecting on her love for Dad, the life they built together, and the family gathering around them with care, gratitude, and hope. Read More
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A Glimpse into My World: Volunteering, Learning, and More
There’s been a lot happening lately, from library projects to research and volunteer work. I’ve been helping out with community events, learning new things, and juggling various responsibilities. Despite feeling a bit overwhelmed, I’m managing to keep up and looking forward to sharing more of what’s been going on. Read More
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Death of Mother, Barbara Ellen Royston
I raced through the night to reach my mother, knowing time was running out, but she was gone before I arrived. In the aftermath, I pieced together her life, her wishes, and my own conflicted grief from a distance. Read More
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Lucas’s Dirty thoughts
After a filling lunch at Taco Bell in White Marsh Mall, Lucas begins to have dirty thoughts. Read More
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Lucas and his Toyota MR2
This photo captures a man beside a white Toyota MR2 parked on a driveway at night. The car features distinct green lights on its hood that add a unique flair. Surrounding the vehicle are bushes, and a glimpse of another Read More
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Two brothers and a new sister
My brother Lucas is on the left and my sister Bonnie is in the middle. I am on the right. Bonnie was just born recently and Mom took a small movie of us with her. Read More
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Early Childhood
Born in 1975 under dangerous circumstances, I grew up in a large Maryland family shaped by resilience, faith, hardship, and warmth. From hospital scares to attic adventures, factory work, train tracks, and “Happy Day,” childhood blended struggle, imagination, and determination. Read More
