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Gary Walter

Gary Walter

Surrender

Death is an amazing process — but usually we avoid thinking and talking about it. As a paramedic, I’ve experienced too much death — much…

Oct 1, 2019

Oct 1, 2019

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Silos of Isolation

Becoming

These boys are teaching me so much about pastoring. Who knew that would happen?

Apr 20, 2018

Becoming

Apr 20, 2018

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Silos of Isolation

A New Direction?

We arrived in Oregon several months ago to begin a new adventure. I took a challenging job that I was warned to avoid — but nothing else…

Dec 28, 2017

A New Direction?

Dec 28, 2017

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Silos of Isolation

Pride

I just made my daughter’s bed. I’m not talking about sheets and blankets — but the actual making of a bed. She and her brother are sleeping…

Jul 7, 2017

Jul 7, 2017

Gary Walter

Emigrants Daring Greatly

Imagine living in a time before electricity. Streets were dirty, indoor plumbing was rare, and transportation was by foot, or via a horse…

Apr 22, 2017

Emigrants Daring Greatly

Apr 22, 2017

Gary Walter
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Silos of Isolation

Re-calibrating

When I miss my turn and Google Maps yells at me? Nope — it re-calibrates. Does Google have more compassion for my mistakes than I do…

Mar 11, 2017

Re-calibrating

Mar 11, 2017

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Taken In Again

What if it’s not about a better job, a nicer house, or a newer car? What if it’s not about being physically comfortable and preparing for…

Mar 4, 2017

Taken In Again

Mar 4, 2017

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Silos of Isolation

Disappointment

I watched my son as his request was denied. In the matter of microseconds, his face grew dark, his shoulders sank, he turned to hide his…

Feb 18, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Gary Walter
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Silos of Isolation

Fighting for My Life

What happens when the world you find yourself in, isn’t the world it should be? What does one do when the organizations they’ve aligned…

Feb 8, 2017

Fighting for My Life

Feb 8, 2017

Gary Walter
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Silos of Isolation

A Big Hole

“Since I gave up hope, I feel much better.”

Dec 12, 2016

A Big Hole

Dec 12, 2016

Gary Walter

Gary Walter

Ready, Willing, and Able... http://www.garyswalter.com (also tweeting @Daddytude, @rescueandrelief and @EMSlegacy)

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