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October 2009 Issue of Guideposts

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Your Stories
18 OUTREACH
Stitched Together
Knit into a new family.
by KATHY MORRISON
Montevallo, Alabama
     
24 SPIRITUAL NOTEBOOK
F.R.O.G.
A little green faith booster.
by ARLINE BEE
Roanoke, Virginia
     
26 BEST FRIENDS
Deb & Elaine
Slumber-party pals.
by DEB TRUE
Otsego, Michigan
     
32 TRAVELS FROM THE HEART
On the Road
Retirement started with a journey—8,500 in an RV.
by KEN WYATT
Jackson, Michigan
     
38 COVER STORY
Our Golden Girl
Life lessons from Trixie.
by DEAN KOONTZ
Newport Beach, California
     
46 LIVING WITH CANCER
In Harmony
When illness tests a marriage.
by AMY HOLLAND MCDONALD
Nashville, Tennessee
     
56 CLOSE CALLS
Urgent Prayer
It went around the world.
by WILMA COOK
Arnett, West Virginia
     
62 Neighbor 2 Neighbor
How we are helping each other in tough times.
     
72 PERSONAL CHANGE
A True Purpose
An incredible healing from grief.
by LISA VAN RYN
Caledonia, Michigan
     

Inspired Kitchen
   
80 COMFORT FOOD
The Blessings of Bread
The secret of a southern favorite.
by PATRICIA BARNES
Troy, Alabama
     
83 ABUNDANT TABLE
Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
A hearty dish for a cool night.
GRACE FOR OCTOBER
by ELLEN BERRYMAN
     
84 THE HEALTHY COOK
Health Burger
The best veggie burger ever!
by REBECCA KATZ
San Rafael, California
     
     

Your Favorites
   
37 MYSTERIOUS WAYS
More Than Coincidence		  
   
2 Editor's Note
3 What's New on Guideposts.com
13 The Up Side
16 Pass It On
86 What Prayer Can Do
87 Family Room
90 Continued

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