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Rachel and Kaitlyn on their birthday bikes.

Rachel and Kaitlyn on their birthday bikes.

As Different As Different Can Be

Rachel and Kaitlyn were born on the same day, of the same parents, raised in the same environment; yet as you can see - on their birthday bikes, at three years of age, they are as different as different can be. 

Even the most cursory look at the work of the Creator, gives evidence of God’s delight in diversity.  No two snowflakes are alike, no two any things are exactly alike – not people, trees, stars, rocks, flowers or animals.  Each is distinctive and each is needed to be just what it is.  In her article on talents for living in community, Melannie Svobod

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I have been writing both personally and professionally for over fifteen years for Michigan publications.

Reports on: Non-profit organizations.

Photo Credit: by permission of artist Sandy Howard

Persistence

Have you ever noticed how the child's short attention span gives way to amazing persistence when the task is something she really wants; for example, learning to walk, tying a shoe, whistling a tune, batting a ball? And when the child falters at any of these tasks, the adults respond with encouragement, patience and applause for the effort.

Yes, we know that persistence pays off. Thomas Edison failed many times in his attempts to invent what became the light bulb.  He said, "I have not failed.

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I have been writing both personally and professionally for over fifteen years for Michigan publications.

Reports on: Non-profit organizations.

Justin Roberts live performance (2009)

Justin Roberts live performance (2009)

Justin Roberts album cover

Justin Roberts album cover

Justin Roberts bio photo

Justin Roberts bio photo

A Sincerely Fun Event For Kids

I have to disclose a few things straight away. 

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Red Cross Military Family Ice Skating Social

Location

Patterson Ice Center
2550 Patterson Ave.
Grand Rapids MI 49546

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Encouraging Family Foundations- Free Healthy Relationships Classes

Location

D.A. Blodgett for Children
805 Leonard Street NE
Grand Rapids 49503

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Encouraging Family Foundations- Free Healthy Relationship Classes

Location

United Methodist Community House
904 Sheldon SE
Grand Rapids MI 49507

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Encouraging Family Foundations- Free Healthy Relationship Classes

Location

D.A. Blodgett for Children
805 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids MI 49503

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Sister Chris Wood and friend, Barb, listening to one another.

Sister Chris Wood and friend, Barb, listening to one another.

Listen!

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. ~Epictetus (or Diogenes according to some sources)

 This is the first in a series of eight brief reflections written by Sister Mary Navarre, OP. A long-time teacher and thought-provoking poetic writer, Sister Mary is a member of the Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids.

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I have been writing both personally and professionally for over fifteen years for Michigan publications.

Reports on: Non-profit organizations.

Rosa Parks Ice Rink

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Grand Rapids Art Museum

Rosa Parks Ice Rink

Grand Rapids Art Museum Christmas Tree

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Grand Rapids Art Museum

Grand Rapids Art Museum Christmas Tree

GRAM Tree Lighting and Opening of Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink

 A special evening in downtown Grand Rapids is scheduled for December 4, 2009, where several  businesses and organizations collaborate to offer an expanded holiday experience in the city.  A variety of popular holiday events—tree lighting, ice skating opener and downtown merchant specials—are celebrated together to provide the community with an afternoon and evening packed with diverse entertainment options.

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Volunteers meeting and learning more about a Club member's family.

Photo Credit: Sara Schneider, Marketing & Communications

Volunteers meeting and learning more about a Club member's family.

Saint Stephens volunteers serving a delicious Thanksgiving meal to Boys & Girls Clubs.

Photo Credit: Sara Schneider, Marketing & Communications

Saint Stephens volunteers serving a delicious Thanksgiving meal to Boys & Girls Clubs.

Club members decorating Thanksgiving turkeys.

Photo Credit: Sara Schneider, Marketing & Communications

Club members decorating Thanksgiving turkeys.

More than just a Thanksgiving meal thanks to Saint Stephens

Article written by Sara Schneider

Saint Stephens volunteers serving a delicious Thanksgiving meal to Boys & Girls Clubs.It is about having a family. It is about stuffing empty tummies to the brim. It is about giving, and last Tuesday, Saint Stephens Church gave Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids the perfect definition of Thanksgiving.

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