I keep thinking about a tale my nurse used to read to me about a bird whose wings are pinned to the ground. In the end, when he finally frees himself, he flies so high he becomes a star. My nurse said the story was about how we all have something that keeps us down.
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MANDY HALE Happily Single" is recognizing that you don’t need or want to be rescued from your life by a hands... MANDY HALE Lenoir City?s involvement with the project is critical and we are pleased by both their receptivity ... TONY HALE She just loved to dress up in jewelry. And (she loved) Dora (the Explorer, a popular children's cart... LINDA HALE We've had 10 poles, we've won four races - that's more than anybody else has. WAYNE HALE I'm surprised the market has been so remarkably unconcerned this summer. DAVID HALE I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country. NATHAN HALE Happiness doesn't have to be chased...it merely has to be chosen. MANDY HALE There is never a moment when God is not in control. Relax! He’s got you covered. MANDY HALE Breakups have a way of shaking us awake and helping us see what we really want vs. what we are willi... MANDY HALE She hasn’t got it all figured out...far from it, in fact. But she loves God and she loves to ... MANDY HALE Sometimes a "mistake" can end up being the best decision you ever make. MANDY HALE Single" means you are brave enough to face the glorious unknown of the unaccompanied journey. MANDY HALE I love 'Paranormal Activity' and 'The Exorcist.' 'The Shining' is a great on... LUCY HALE To live, to TRULY live, we must be willing to RISK. To be nothing in order to find everything. To le... MANDY HALE I was lucky enough to grow up in a home where I woke up Christmas morning and had toys. I know that&... LUCY HALE We have looked at that and it is a doable thing but the margins are small, ... It's better to have a... WAYNE HALE There are risks in spaceflight, WAYNE HALE