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You Can Help Prevent a Suicide

May 7, 2020 America, Character, Consumer, Coronavirus, Health, Helpful Tips, Hero, Information, Kindness, Life, Pain, Perseverance, Rescue, Stress Comments Off on You Can Help Prevent a Suicide

EDITOR’S NOTE: In these critical times of the novel coronavirus pandemic, there are people worldwide who are considering suicide. Today, everyone can play a role in Suicide Prevention. Call or Share this toll free number to chat with a lifeline member… 1-800-273-TALK (8255) What is the one thing most people …

The Sandpiper

January 30, 2010 Animals, Bereavement, Birds, Character, Daughter, Enjoyment, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Health, Kindness, Lessons, Life, Love, Memories, Mother, Pain, Perseverance, Relationships, Stress, Sympathy Comments Off on The Sandpiper

By Robert Peterson

She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was building a sand castle or something and looked up, her eyes as blue as the sea. "Hello," she said.

I answered with a nod, not really in the mood to bother with a small child. "I'm building," she said.

"I see that. What is it?" I asked, not really caring.