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A Birthday Glimpse of Heaven
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A Birthday Glimpse of Heaven

Rita BuettnerJuly 28, 20262 min read
That room full of people singing to me brought home for me how connected we all are to one another in the Communion of Saints.blog
The Joy of a Train Ride
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The Joy of a Train Ride

Rita BuettnerJuly 21, 20263 min read
Trains are magical, and steam locomotives are full of history. And a train ride is exhilarating.
Dogs Go to Heaven
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Dogs Go to Heaven

Rita BuettnerJuly 16, 20263 min read
Maybe they’re chasing squirrels or enjoying steaks every day. Maybe they’re spending time with our loved ones who’ve gone before us.
A big birthday
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A big birthday

Rita BuettnerJuly 14, 20263 min read
Life is short, after all. Life is worth celebrating. And life is better because of the many people who laugh and cry with us, listen to us, share their stories and accompany us along the way.
A Dinner Disaster
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A Dinner Disaster

Rita BuettnerJuly 7, 20262 min read
I tasted it, and it wasn’t just too salty. It was terrible. Even though I had followed the recipe, the dish was inedible.
Happy 250th to the USA, climbing the Empire State Building, a Cookie Monster geode & more (7 Quick Takes)
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Happy 250th to the USA, climbing the Empire State Building, a Cookie Monster geode & more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 4, 20265 min read
July is my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month, so that adds to the joy, but July is also the heart of the summer—and summertime is the best.
A Fourth of July Memory
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A Fourth of July Memory

Rita BuettnerJune 30, 20264 min read
I was making coffee early on the Fourth of July when I heard the ping of a text message.
Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard
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Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard

Rita BuettnerJune 24, 20264 min read
Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift.
Not to Burst Your Balloon
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Not to Burst Your Balloon

Rita BuettnerJune 22, 20265 min read
Getting someone’s attention at the balloon counter was tricky, but when I finally found an employee, I asked her to fill up six red balloons.
Little Love Messages from God
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Little Love Messages from God

Rita BuettnerJune 15, 20264 min read
God often has something else up his sleeve. And he likes to make sure we know that he sees us and that he’s walking right by our side.
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