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About dfolstad58

I live in the South Okanagan. BC. I enjoy reading, exercise, toastmasters. spending time with my son, my daughter, & her husband , and my patient wife. I try to respond personally to every comment on my blog, and in this way I hope to get to know my readers a little bit and and am able to thank readers for their encouragement on what they liked and suggestions on what they would like to see me try in order to improve.

Best Advice I’ve ever received

Posted on January 7, 2016 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
I received this advice in the crowd, listening to a father’s day sermon. By the way, I think I am repeating myself but it was really impactful, and how many sermons do you…

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Call Me Skywalker #2

Posted on January 3, 2016 by dfolstad58

To read Call Me Skywalker from the beginning click HERE Stella died a month ago.  Luke’s mind still saw her face easily, picturing her laughing and singing along with the Beatles.  He half smiled, and his eyes twinkled remembering how … Continue reading →

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Call me Skywalker

Posted on December 7, 2015 by dfolstad58

God’s providence or karma brought them together – it changed both their lives. He was just graduated from nursing school,  and turned 25 years old. Excited to be starting his new job at a hospice, he moved to a whole … Continue reading →

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All that will be left will be the stories

Posted on December 3, 2015 by dfolstad58

All that will be left when I die will be the stories.  I will explain in a moment. My daughter will always be my little girl, but now she’s a grown woman and a wife also to her husband. She … Continue reading →

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25 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying a Word

Posted on December 2, 2015 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
25 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying a Word by  Winifred M. Reilly Recently, on a cross-country flight, my husband and I were seated on opposite sides of the aisle. Several times, he…

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A Memorable Evening out for dinner +

Posted on November 30, 2015 by dfolstad58

  I was recently on a holiday with my son, and it had many memorable moments. Most sadly will slip away through my fingers like when I try to hold a cup of water in my hand. Some drops will … Continue reading →

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