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About ivanbenson
I am a former singer, guitar player, writer, story teller, voice over talent, and a current heart attack survivor in the Atlanta, Georgia area.The Music of Your Life
Tomorrow I will move my mother to assisted living in a nearby community; a new chapter in her life will begin. I pray it will be an easy transition for her, and one that will give her the chance to … Continue reading →
Posted in Aging Parents, Assisted Living, Family History, Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged Assisted Living, elderly, Life, mother, music, notes, old age, rest, rhythm, sickness, son, tune
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Your Life’s Story in the Movies
This past weekend found us traversing Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee by car before returning to Georgia; three days of connecting again with friends from decades ago, other lifetimes in the preincarnated (yes, I think I just created a word) state … Continue reading →
Posted in Family History, Fathers, Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged drama, entertainment, laughter and tears, mutual admiration, travel, vacation
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Resilience or Resignation?
Life is tenuous, isn’t it?. One year ago I was stung multiple times on the tip of a single toe by one single, solitary yellow jacket. As the hours progressed my foot swelled, then my calf. Fever set in. A … Continue reading →
Father’s Day 2012
Today is Father’s Day 2012. A loving voice message from one daugther, and a phone call from another has properly humbled me and made me feel loved. Monica treated me to a lovely cup of coffee from Dunkin Donuts, then … Continue reading →
Posted in Aging Parents, Family History, Fathers, Stories, Uncategorized, World War II
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Tagged Bible, career, Family, guidance, History, Life, psalms, Stories, world war II
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The Lost Story
When my mother was born in May of 1924 the world took no notice of her arrival. There was no parade, no radio announcement, and no economic ripple. Her story began with little to no fanfare. In so many ways it … Continue reading →
Posted in Aging Parents, Assisted Living, Family History, Nursing Homes, Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged Aging Parents, Assisted Living, Family, History, Nursing Homes, Stories
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The Lost Story 