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About me - Rebecca Boles-O'Donnell

I am a working mother with 2 beautiful daughters and am married to my high school sweetheart. He is my rock!

I learned early in life that the those who come into our lives are not always going to be there. I was 5 years old when my mother, aged 29, was taken

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The Spirit: 13 of 158
Deep down inside I have a spiritUnable to break itI believe in myselfI will go far as long as I believeThrough thick and thinMy spirit will always be with meWhen life seems to be in the dumpsMy spirit rises withinMaking me believe I can succeedMaking me feel the need to go onTo rise above the painTo go forth with lifeMy spiri... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Dealing with a "cheating heart": 5 of 35
His Cheating Heart...what is meant by that?You are walking hand in hand with your boyfriend in the mall when all of a sudden his mouth drops and his head turns 180 degrees following a hot babe in a short black mini skirt. Once he turns back to look at you, you stare him down and give him the evil eye. In the back of your mind... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 105 of 544
Whisper in the windMy heart was filled with sorrowAway my soldier rodeTo war he went, I don't know whyTo do his duty, I was ready to cryHope for peace he told meI'll soon be back untouchedPlease don't go, I saidThe tears rolled as I went to bedThe day had come when he wentAll I could do was think of himOur children need you a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Happy Mother's Day: 12 of 44
I set a rose on your graveI give you a loving letter I wroteA card on this special dayI blow you a kissHoping that you will know how much I love youI wait for you to say somethingNothingNot so much as a word is spokenI know you tried so hard to just say something to meTo be able to say just a few wordsA few sentencesTo thank ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Wedding party gifts for bridesmaids: 2 of 5
How do you tell your bridesmaids how much they mean to you? Nothing says it better than a little note and a memorable gift. This little gesture is to tell them how much their time and friendship has meant to you the bride. Remember to tell them how important they are to you as well as how grateful you are that they stood up f... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 188 of 428
Chevy is my loyal Chocolate Lab. The big brute that he is, but one of the most gentle dogs I know. He'd lick a person to death. I got Chevy a few years back on my husband and my trip home from Ottawa. We stopped in a mall to go clothing shopping, but came out with the cutest puppy ever. Our daughter at age 2 refused to leave ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Activities to do with the kids this summer: 8 of 18
There are a lot of things you can do in the summer with your children indoors and outdoors to keep them entertained. Summer time can be a boring time for your child if he\she do not stay busy. Remember they are used to being in school where they see their friends. During school your child is socially active and needs to be ac... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues At what age do you give a child a cell-phone?: 19 of 42
It mainly depends on how mature my child is. Are they able to handle the responsibility of having a cell phone? If not then they are not ready to have a cell phone. I think the best time to give them a cell phone is when they are in high school and/or driving age. Cell phones can be a lot of money and the bills can get ve... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Where writers find inspiration: 16 of 33
Inspiration is said to be somebody or something that inspires somebody to creative thought or to the making of art.So how can a writer be inspired? Writer's can find inspiration anywhere. Inspiration comes in many shapes and sizes. Emotions are a great tool for inspiration. If you are happy, sad or angry they can bring out ho... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Words: 130 of 260
Your words can be hard to takeSome of those words you said hurtThey have a double meaningNo matter how hard you tryYour words hurt me deep insideThey scared my heartYour words have made me thinkAm I not good enough for you?Do I need to be better then who I am?Your words damage me more then you thinkDo you say what you say to ... More..