Category Archives: Love of Family

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Family Joy

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Samuel Cronin

When I married you, Christie, I experienced a joy I never knew was possible. I found my soulmate, a love that has deepened and grown between us. I know marriage isn’t for everyone, but I can’t imagine my life without … Continue reading →

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On Fatherhood

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Samuel Cronin

Dad has taught me much about life. How to be responsible. The importance of keeping my word. Of doing good when duty calls. Thinking of others. Thinking of my family before myself. Remaining faithful to my wife. Being honest, so … Continue reading →

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Mining Fatherhood

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Samuel Cronin

I am lucky to be a dad. Little David Levi was born 17 days ago. The instant I saw him, I was flooded with joy. And when I held him, I told him over and over, “I love you, David. … Continue reading →

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The Joy in Life

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Samuel Cronin

So my wife and I are expecting a baby boy any day now, so I don’t have long to write before we may need to head off to the hospital. Today is Junior’s official due date; our doctor explained that … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Kingdom

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Samuel Cronin

Who knows what will happen in this Republican primary or with this presidential election? I’m not sure who I would vote for in 2016. Not to question the character of the current candidates (because I’m not better than them; no … Continue reading →

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Running the Race

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Samuel Cronin

Our country is hurting. Nine people are dead in South Carolina from a gunman who murdered them in church. Freddie Gray is dead. Michael Brown is dead. Trayvon Martin is dead. And many others. People responding to these deaths have … Continue reading →

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Holiday Blues

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Samuel Cronin

It’s now, surprisingly, the end of February. A long time ago, sometime in 2014, I remember celebrating Christmas and New Year with my brothers and sisters, mom and dad. We saw a movie in Bend and went out for breakfast … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Secrets

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Samuel Cronin

This weekend my wife and I went to a Christmas party where we sat around talking and eating and playing Canasta. It was a time of catching up and of laughing, of celebrating the season with friends. I’m horrible at … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Robin Williams

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Samuel Cronin

I was shocked when I learned from a small TV monitor at the gym that Robin Williams died today. A preliminary investigation ruled it suicide due to asphyxia. He was battling depression, and a month before had been in a … Continue reading →

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Finding a Dream Home

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Samuel Cronin

My wife and I are in the market for buying a home, but we haven’t found a house in our price range that is available. Since we were married almost three years ago, we’ve been living in an apartment that … Continue reading →

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