Monthly Archives: September 2011

Leaders Not Repeaters

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sandy Byrd

I called our oldest daughter, Lauren to tell her that her dad and I were leaving town.  We would be spending three days in downtown Chicago and then traveling to a suburb of Chicago called Shumburg, to attend Family Life … Continue reading →

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The Weight of the World and a Sack of Corn

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Sandy Byrd

When I returned to Wanda to extend an invitation for lunch, she had a look of surprise on her face.  I approached her wheelchair and leaned over to block the noise of the busy downtown street.  Passers-by stepped around as … Continue reading →

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My Name is Wanda

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Sandy Byrd

Our second day in Chicago began much the same as the day before.  Bill would attend the real estate conference and I would soul shop.   Because of our tiny hotel room, I stayed in bed in order to give him … Continue reading →

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A Portrait of the Poor on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Sandy Byrd

Today is not my first experience on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.  I first walked the mile a year ago when Bill had a real estate conference to attend.  Neither one of us had any ideas about Chicago and couldn’t wait to … Continue reading →

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