Friends
Protection During Mission
Our neighbors returned from their month long mission trip working with Syrian refugees and we got together tonight. They had plenty of stories of how God was present during their trip. One was that while they were away, neither of them were ill despite the slums that they traveled through every day and the fact […]
Think
Today I went for a walk with a friend. I had taken the trail through the park a couple of times before. It passes the back of several apartments and homes that are bordered by fences. This time, I saw something different that caught my eye. On the fence that was facing the trail, there […]
Back To Class
At my mom’s exercise class, there are college interns who help. While the school had a break for 2 weeks, so did the exercise class. Today they started back up again. It was somewhat like a reunion. You would have thought we hadn’t seen each other in years. Everyone was so happy to get back […]
Communions
A friend of mine who happens to be a priest always shares his homilies and I love reading them now that I live far away. When I read his words, it reminds me why and how much my faith grew when I was able to hear him in person. Tomorrow we celebrate the SOLEMNITY OF THE […]
All The Weather
I got home this afternoon from a wonderful day and a half with my friend. I went through the details of our little get away with my parents, which was highlighted by meeting wolves. The weather forecast for the weekend was dismal to say the least, but we certainly didn’t expect to experience such diversity […]
Experience With Wolves
Up in the mountains, there is a wolf and wildlife sanctuary that is home to about 15 wolves, along with coyotes and foxes. They have tours and ways to actually interact with the animals. A good friend of mine has been wanting to go for years. People have said they would go and take her, […]
Life, Death, Love, Faith
I have had a friend and her family in the forefront of my thoughts and prayers. My friend has had her mother home with her as she has been receiving hospice during the final weeks of her life. My friend has been sharing this intimate time of life, love, and faith. The other day, we […]
Mini Support Session
While my mom was in her exercise class today, I went for a short hike with one of the ladies whose husband is in the class. It was a beautiful day to walk and talk. We talked about all kinds of things and about caregiving. I was once again reminded that I am not on […]
Faith in Mission
A couple I know are on a mission trip in Greece serving the many refugees who have landed there. They have done many such trips and sometimes take another family member with them. Last year, the wife took one of her granddaughters to Africa. I received an email from them describing how they are contributing. […]
Power of Forgiveness
My friend whose mother is dying has been writing every day. They have received so many miracles, I could just copy her posts. They are so powerful. Today I read about forgiveness. My friend’s mother and father have been divorced for 30 years. Her dad called her mom to make amends and he thanked her […]
Still Finding God 