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I Miss You, Dad

Valerie Basham

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July 29, 2008

Four years ago today, my Dad and “partner”, Ron Courtney, went home to be with the Lord. I remember thinking after his death that the purpose for which he had lived his life was now a reality. It was no longer something he lived for, but something he had lived for. I remember seeing his …

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Valerie Basham

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May 11, 2008

I just wanted to wish all of you, my friends, a very happy Mother’s Day!I also wanted to wish the world’s best Mom, Carolyn Courtney, a very happy Mother’s Day. We can’t wait to see you!!Mom, you make the word “Mother” that much sweeter to me. Thank you for all you have done to rear …

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To Find My Heroes, I Look No Further than My Breakfast Table

Valerie Basham

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December 27, 2007

A man told my husband that he was wanting to write a book about three of his heroes. All three were preachers. I thought to myself “That is really wonderful! But, if I write a book about my heroes, I wouldn’t need to look further than my breakfast table to find them.” My heroes as …

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My Mom is not a Quitter

Valerie Basham

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October 10, 2007

Me, Mitchell, Mom and Lauren in 2005 Small in stature, but big in heart. Carolyn Courtney looks like she would break under pressure, but looks can be deceiving. As the daughter of a very successful farmer, she learned the value of hard work early in life. With five siblings, she learned how to get along. …

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Tribute to a Great Family:

Valerie Basham

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October 1, 2007

My Wonderful Family!!! Me (and Laci), Kevin, Mom and Melanie at our home at 2811 Karen Drive! July 30, 2007 In my last post, I shared a little bit of my childhood with you. Thank you for the kind comments that some of you left me. I mentioned my wonderful Mom and Dad, but I …

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