Monthly Archives: November 2013

Cubs Fans, Dad and God’s Love – How I Know There Is Always Hope

Posted on November 29, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

I’m a Cubs fan. As an early adolescent I had the opportunity to see 45 to 50 games in Wrigley Field.  In the years we lived in the Chicago area, they never had a winning record.  Speaking of records, the … Continue reading →

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Human Sized Portions

Posted on November 28, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Lounging in the post Thanksgiving meal glow.  2 Football games down with one more to go.  I made the commitment this year.  I’m not going to overeat.  I’m not going to overeat. They say portioning is the key: six ounces … Continue reading →

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First Is Worst

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

It was different with mom than it was with dad.  The loss of Dad was a continuous ache, a persistent feeling that something was missing.  With mom, it was all about the “firsts”. Every “first” drove a spike into a … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone – and I found out a little too late

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Lost I was recently visiting someone in jail.  She was fighting depression.  I know the instant reaction, “Yeah, I’d be depressed if I was sitting in jail!”  But, it was more than that.  Having sat in jail for over 7 … Continue reading →

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