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Beaten, Robbed, and Left For Dead - Donations For My Dad

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I am still trying to wrap my head around the reasoning behind why anyone, no matter how desperate they are, would do such a cruel, heartless, and senseless violent assault against someone, especially my dad who would go out of his way to help a complete stranger.  As the last couple weeks have unfolded, I trust in the fact that God is an all knowing God.  My Dad was brutally beat with an ax handle, robbed, and left for dead on Aug. 25th, at his small engine repair shop in Greenville, Ohio . He was Care flighted to Miami Valley in Dayton with bleeding on the brain, 2 deep lacerations in his head, multiple fractures to the left side of his face, the bones around his left eye were broken, a broken cheekbone and his jaw broken in two places. He underwent a 6 hour surgery and will have his jaw wired shut for 6 to 8 weeks and will have to be on a liquid diet during that time. (Dr's. say it may take up to a year to get feeling back in his jaw/chin). He will be facing ...

Monagramed Book Letter

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Home decor doesn't have to cost much. There are many DIY projects that you can do to make your home look great! I wanted to make a letter using the initial of our last name "K"! Materials needed for project: - Letters (you can find these at hobby stores) - Old Song Book. - Hot Glue Gun - Hot Glue - Scissors 1. Like every good craft project, gather all of your materials.  2. Begin by tearing out pages of an old song book.  3. After your pages are torn out of the book, use your scissors to cut the margins and page numbers off the paper. You mainly want just words or music notes showing. 4. Roll your paper. You can either roll them tight or loose, depending on  your preference. Try to roll them approx. the same size. -I know, easier said than done! 5. As you finish rolling your paper strip, grab your hot glue gun and put a small amount of glue onto the remaining edge of your paper strip.  6. Continue rolling your stri...