Generosity
Many Mistakes
There have been many times when I feel like I make mistake after mistake, or that I don’t know what I’m doing. Sometimes I get overwhelmed over a new task that I need to accomplish and don’t really know how to do it, so I just put it off. Sometimes I dive right in and […]
Last Mission
The couple who live next door to me are very faithful, generous people. They have gone to different countries and done mission work for years. The wife was a teacher before she retired. When they visit other countries, they provide an English camp, where children can learn the English language. As they do so, they […]
Good and Faithful Servant
Today I received a notice from the church’s prayer line to pray for a gentleman who passed away this weekend. I was surprised at the name. Several years ago, I volunteered with an organization called Fostering Hope. The group supported and helped young people transition from foster homes to living independently. That is where I […]
Faithful Priest
A friend of mine reminded me that 30 years ago, our mutual friend was ordained a Deacon. The celebration was in Rome, as that is where he was in seminary. She shared some pictures of the ordination and of our friend with his family with a huge smile on his face. There was also a […]
Helpful Family
My son and his wife have had a lot of work to do in their yard and their deck has been in very bad shape. Being first time parents, it has been difficult for them to focus on anything except the baby. My son’s dad flew in from out of town for a couple of […]
Retreat Day
My sister and I spent today on a woman’s retreat at a local hotel. The theme for the day was “Beloved” – a reminder that we are God’s beloved daughters and that He is always with us and for us. We started with Mass. It was so beautiful to hear all the ladies’ voices praising […]
Generous Stranger
My brother and I have been selling many items online and meeting up with people for the exchange. It has been working out quite well. This morning we met a gentleman who purchased some electronic equipment. He handed me the money which I looked at and put in my pocket. He told us he had […]
Generous Founding Father
Today I spent time with a group of friends from church. We went to brunch, then we toured a local attraction. It was a castle tucked back against the foothills that was built by one of the city’s founders in the late 1800’s. He was way ahead of his time with the extras that he […]
Such Strength
I have had a particular friend on my mind recently. Last I talked to her she was in the hospital and I wondered how she was doing. So, I gave her a call today. I was happy to hear that she was back at home recovering. She said she was a little frustrated as it […]
So Thoughtful
My brother and I have been continuing to work on clearing out the houses. He has been such a big help, which is part of who he is. He is very helpful, thoughtful, and generous. We decided to take a break this afternoon and went to one of the family favorites – the zoo. It […]
