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I am the eldest of seven children, a daughter/sister/aunt/great-aunt/niece; committed prayer-partner, retiree who's worked as a certified hospital chaplain. I am Roman/Latin Catholic. I'm a Republican by registration; a 'theocon/values voter' by self-definition. The so-called "life issues" are of foundational importance to me. I read voraciously, cross-stitch periodically. I listen to everything - especially the flagship Podcast among others and the "Song of the Day" here. One of my joys is weekly participation in the Member Audio Meetup. Check it out - and Join Us!
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Re: Private Plans from Public Checkboxes
Thoughtful, Ryan...I have to agree with MFR in#19, optimism and hope are very different. Optimism often seems at cross purposes with reality - whistling past the graveyard. Christian hope is free to acknowledge the existence of pain and sorrow while singing "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth". An important distinction, at work in my life daily.