Author Archives: Marian Aiken

Feeling Sorry for Myself Today

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Marian Aiken

April 7, 2013 I recently got an email from a parent whose son is in Kolya’s class. She mentioned that Kolya was a STAR at the annual fundraising event that took place last evening for the Morgan Autism Center. She … Continue reading →

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My Visit with Dustin

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Marian Aiken

April 17, 2013 Yesterday I finally had a chance to visit my son Dustin, who lives in Santa Cruz. I know this might sound silly but it’s taken more than two years for me to find time to spend part … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary Among The Hills

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Marian Aiken

About three feet from the muddy banks of the ordinarily shallow creek in the unmown field, I lay underneath two scrawny crabapple trees. Here was a sanctuary that held beauty every season of the year: greens that glistened in the … Continue reading →

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Easter 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Marian Aiken

Today I arose at 5:45 not to hide Easter baskets filled with candy and colored eggs but to get Kyle up and ready for the Easter sunrise service. It was all I could do to drag myself out of bed … Continue reading →

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