Richard Lee Leonard (my Papa) – April 1, 1941 – July 28, 2024

My last living grandfather – my mom’s dad – left this world of suffering and sorrow to join his Creator and Savior last month. He was 83 years old, but
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Make the Most of Your Time (plus a book in the works)

Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.Ephesians 5:15-16 The Greek word translated “your
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Eleven Years Later

12/26/12 12/26/12Snow starts falling lightly in Jackson, MI as we load up our vehicle for the long drive to Charlotte, NC. Christmas was so special yesterday; our first as a
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Thou Changest Not

This photo was taken shortly after we were married in 2012. Only the Lord knew how the next 11 years would look for us as we eagerly prayed for, hoped,
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A Father’s Prayer

Lord, You put me in charge of this familyHelp me to lead them humbly and manfully Thank You for a wife who makes me a better man Use me to love
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Healthy Tension

A physical therapist and I were talking goals a few years ago during one of my sessions. I had just finished a butt-kicking round of assisted walking, and the two
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TBI Ten Years Later: A Survivor’s Story

I never thought I’d be sitting here writing about the ten year anniversary of my traumatic brain injury. Matter of fact, I distinctly remember seeing an article several years ago
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Mountains and Valleys [10 years]

When we were engaged and newly married Lane and I spent as much time as we could discussing and taking on our love for the outdoors…hiking, boating, camping, running, fishing,
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TEN

Ten Ten years of an abiding covenant made by a couple of weak (oh, how little we understood just how weak we were when we said I do) sinners madly
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Surprise, Surprise – He Provides

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is
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