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Dec 23, 20242 min read

Day 21-23 Days of Christmas, the gifts my ancestors gave to me.

Food, Football & Family. This weekend has been more about traditions, old and new. From baking the family favourite receipts to...

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Day 19 out of 25 Days of Christmas the gifts my ancestors gave to me.

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Dec 19, 20242 min read

Day 19 out of 25 Days of Christmas the gifts my ancestors gave to me.

My Aunt Bernice was one of two Godmothers. She was a fantastic lady. She loved with her whole heart and wore it on her sleeve. She was...

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Day 14 & 15 of 25 days of Christmas our gifts my ancestors gave to me.

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Dec 15, 20241 min read

Day 14 & 15 of 25 days of Christmas our gifts my ancestors gave to me.

This weekend was a day of spending with my loved ones who are still here. As I approach the week before Christmas, I am intentional about...

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Day 13 of 25 Days of Christmas the gifts my ancestors gave to me.

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Dec 13, 20242 min read

Day 13 of 25 Days of Christmas the gifts my ancestors gave to me.

My dad was one of my greatest teachers in life. He instilled in us hard work, love and compassion and being grateful for everything we...

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Day 7 of 25 Days of Christmas the gifts my ancestor gave to me.

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Dec 7, 20241 min read

Day 7 of 25 Days of Christmas the gifts my ancestor gave to me.

Meet my Aunt Doris Snyder. Aunt Doris was a fun and full of mischief lady. She would tease the female cousins that we need to use Niva...

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Day 3 of 25 days of Christmas. The Gifts I have received from my loved ones to get through this holiday season without them.

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Dec 3, 20243 min read

Day 3 of 25 days of Christmas. The Gifts I have received from my loved ones to get through this holiday season without them.

Queen to the Graham Family, my Grandma Elizabeth (Betty) Kathleen Graham. Born in Wallaceburg, ON, I don’t know much about her parents or...

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Grief can be a thief and a liar. Over the next 25 days, I will give you a gift to help you through your loss journey.

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Dec 1, 20245 min read

Grief can be a thief and a liar. Over the next 25 days, I will give you a gift to help you through your loss journey.

Grief can be a thief and a liar. This time of year can be challenging for a lot of people. It’s a time when we miss the ones we love the...

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Jun 17, 20244 min read

All of Me.

It’s 4 a.m., and I can’t sleep anymore. My mind is racing, and I know I haven't written in a long time. I have been so busy with life and...

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Feb 8, 20243 min read

Have you ever had your world stop?

Mine did almost 2.5 years ago. I watch my husband and my brother carry my father out of the house onto a stretcher and into a body bag. I...

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Jan 22, 20244 min read

Operation Hope

Sitting here, I am thankful for my dark moments last week. I had felt hopeless in a situation in my life and felt that there was no way...

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Happy New Year from us here at Unstoppable Overcomers Productions!

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Jan 1, 20244 min read

Happy New Year from us here at Unstoppable Overcomers Productions!

Thank you for another amazing year! As I sit here and reflect on 2023, I am amazed at all we have accomplished. We started the year in...

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The holidays can be rough, but here is how we can make them manageable.

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Dec 24, 20233 min read

The holidays can be rough, but here is how we can make them manageable.

Unspoken communications or miscommunications between you and your loved ones. Kids are acting up or even making plans without letting you...

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You are one conversation from changing your life! 2 am confessions.

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Apr 19, 20235 min read

You are one conversation from changing your life! 2 am confessions.

As I reach for my computer at 2:22 am, my mind races with all God has laid on my heart since Sunday. The clues have been all around me;...

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Happy 4th of July, and the refelctions on the eve of my 46th birthday.

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Jul 4, 20224 min read

Happy 4th of July, and the refelctions on the eve of my 46th birthday.

As I reflect on this July 4th, the eve of my 46 birthday, I have taken the time to reflect on this past year. The saying it was the worst...

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What this Trucker Freedom Convoy means to me.

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Jan 30, 20224 min read

What this Trucker Freedom Convoy means to me.

When I first heard about the news of the trucker freedom convoy to Ottawa this weekend, I was overcome with emotion. As I listened in on...

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Grief, and some lessons I have learned this holiday season.

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Dec 20, 20214 min read

Grief, and some lessons I have learned this holiday season.

I know that the holiday season is not always the easiest for a lot of us. We miss the loved ones that are not at our table anymore,...

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Dec 8, 20213 min read

F-U-N

A small three-letter word that trips people up. When I looked up the word fun, it says enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. We...

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My many blessings and gratitude on this America Thanksgiving

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

My many blessings and gratitude on this America Thanksgiving

On this American Thanksgiving, I would love to give thanks to my US friends and family. I don’t know about you, but as I reflect on this...

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Aug 9, 20216 min read

The Perfect Storm

There was something brewing within my soul. I had been going after a goal with all gloves off. I had spent the last 6 weeks killing it. I...

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Jul 28, 20215 min read

Great Expectations!

Did that get your attention? Although I have never read the Charles Dickens novel, I have created or expected great expectations in my...

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