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Bill Fortenberry
Dec 17, 20224 min read
Thinking About Christmas - Three Stories
Christmas isn't easy for everyone. Sometimes, it can be hard to muster joy, sing a carol or laugh at a party. There may be a temptation...
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Bill Fortenberry
Sep 14, 20223 min read
mrs. childs and the center of the universe
NOTE: This blog post is my second most popular blog over the years. Mrs. Childs touched so many people's lives over the years,...
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Bill Fortenberry
Sep 2, 20222 min read
banana seats, boulders and not-so-big mountains
SEPTEMBER 2016 - I’m not sure what sparked the conversation, but a buddy asked me about my growing up years the other day. I don’t really...
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Bill Fortenberry
Aug 13, 20223 min read
autumn's wise words
AUGUST 2015 - It's been a long, teary, quiet week since we dropped our boy at college. The herd of boys, young men really, who have...
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Bill Fortenberry
Aug 13, 20225 min read
move-in day: lesson in faithfulness
AUGUST 2016 - We drove the 200 or so miles and pulled in front of Belmont Mansion where a chipper young coed with copper hair took E's...
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Bill Fortenberry
Aug 12, 20228 min read
why i believe God will provide - he is faithful
Update, AUGUST 2022: This blog post, now seven years old, was written at a time when I wanted my words to express what I hoped for, but...
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Bill Fortenberry
Jul 27, 20222 min read
i can do all things
APRIL 2012 - That window in time when every young dreamer is told to bury her individuality, unique talents and special gifts in favor of...
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Bill Fortenberry
Jul 27, 20222 min read
champion dad moment #742
MARCH 2012 - I was all prepared to brag on my boy. At 15, he woke up about 4:30 a.m., got showered and dressed for a planned 5:30 a.m....
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Bill Fortenberry
Jul 25, 20223 min read
aunt connie's christmas
DECEMBER 2010 - My Aunt Connie loved Christmas. I'm not sure how her love for the holiday began, but I vividly remember when I was first...
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Bill Fortenberry
Jul 22, 20222 min read
the last halloween
NOVEMBER 2010 - There she was, Lady Gaga in all her over-processed, costumed glory, ready for one last night out on the town. Momentarily...
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Bill Fortenberry
Jul 22, 20222 min read
golden boy
OCTOBER 2010 - Ever had one of those moments when a flush of pride washes over you like a river baptism? I had one of those last week,...
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