Molly Chapman
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Days 134-135 … “And Graces Us Along Our Way”
Mother Mary has comforted the hearts of many throughout the ages. My mom loved to tell us stories about my grandmother, Catherine Carter Lawler and her love of Mary. Mom’s tone of voice rose at least two octaves whenever she… Continue reading
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Days 122-126 – Mom’s Ticket to Heaven – in Four Words
She is not saying she has a ticket, of course. Humble people never make such claims. But she may know how you could acquire yours. She offered her four-word counsel back at her 103rd birthday. “What is your best advice to… Continue reading
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Days 237-241 – 105 Years of Grace
On August 21, as the total eclipse cuts America on the bias, my grace-filled mother turns 105. Molly Chapman had to live more than a century to experience this astronomical magic. At the rate she is going she will make… Continue reading
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Days 236-240 – A Quiet Presence
Molly Chapman’s life has become a ministry by example. Her presence to others is a testament to elegance & grace & a sermon on constant kindness. Continue reading
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Days 201-205 – Balance
Balance is the question. Her life is the answer. It is not that she has lived so long but how she has lived & who & what she has chosen to love. Continue reading
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Days 130-134 Who Walks Beside You?
While walking my mother down the hall to her independent living home she said to me, “When you are not walking beside me I will pretend you are walking beside me.” …Which of your departed ancestors, family & friends still… Continue reading
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