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And Then There Were Four…

Posted on April 20, 2016 by ameliasdaddy87

Its 10:29 PM, Tuesday, April 19th. I’m sitting in a hospital room; listening to, what some might describe, as horses clopping across a heartbeat monitor. Other than the whirring of electronics and machines, the room is quiet and dark, and … Continue reading →

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Words Have Meaning

Posted on December 18, 2014 by ameliasdaddy87

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me!” Remember that schoolyard chant? I sure do; like it was yesterday. What I don’t remember is if it was preceded, or followed by “I am rubber, you … Continue reading →

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How do you maintain a healthy work/life balance?

Posted on August 31, 2014 by ameliasdaddy87

“Do you have a healthy work/life balance?”   That question has been asked to me time and time again since I joined the Army. Generally it elicited a blank stare, or a quick “ya sure I do”. But do I … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Dad! Here’s your kid…

Posted on August 29, 2014 by ameliasdaddy87

Growing up, I always heard that parenting comes as second nature. Its been done for thousands of years, and you could honestly say “its so easy, a caveman can do it.” Hollywood makes it look so glamorous, even the birthing part. … Continue reading →

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