Life
Music Speaks
April and May bring the celebrations of my parents’ wedding anniversary and both of their birthdays. Today they received a box in the mail from my mom’s sister. After carefully unwrapping layers of bubble wrap we came to beautifully framed artwork. Reading the note revealed that the piece had been sewn by my cousin’s wife. […]
God is Still With Us
A family friend called this morning and told me that her sister suggested she listen to the homily from her parish. Our friend listened to it and thought I would really enjoy it as well, so she told me how to find it. My parents and I sat down this evening and listened to it. […]
Signs of the Times
It was a beautiful day and I’m getting cabin fever, so I went out for a walk. Along the way, I became keenly aware of the changes in the world around me from just 2 weeks ago. Like everything, there is a negative and positive side. The first thing that caught my attention was the […]
Hope-filled Timely Advice
I have been continuing to work on my Bible class and enjoying reading the scriptures. I always find comfort, wisdom, and peace. Even though the words were written about 2000 years ago, they still speak to the problems of our current society. At the same time, the answer remains the same – hope, faith, love, […]
“Normal”Sunday
As our time staying at home keeps ticking by, we are finding ways to do things as “normal” as possible. This morning after breakfast and everyone was dressed, we made our way downstairs to the big TV and found the website to our parish. We were able to watch and participate in Mass celebrated by […]
Appreciated Phone Call
Today our neighbor called just to touch base with my dad. He said how grateful he was that my dad was recovering so well from the stroke. He acknowledged that it was answered prayers for sure. He shared that his wife was healing well from a recent surgery – another answered prayer. They talked about […]
One Wrong Move
I got up yesterday morning with a mission of accomplishing all the errands that needed to be done. I talked with several doctor offices and postponed appointments, or in 1 case actually got the necessary information from the doctor without having to go to their facility. I dropped off tax information, dropped off hearing aids […]
Patience and Respect
I headed to the grocery store this morning. I thought perhaps it wouldn’t be so crowded early in the morning during a snowstorm. Boy was I wrong. I learned from some of employees that there had been lines of people since 6:00 this morning. I was expecting the worst, but hoping for the best. As […]
Remembered Tribute
My mom and one her best friends’ used to lead the church choir together for years. My mom played the organ and/or piano and her friend directed. It was a great group of people and they would get together for parties as well. My mom’s friend was going through some old papers and brought some […]
Mountain Top Experiences
The Gospel reading at Mass today was about the Transfiguration of Jesus, when some of the Apostles climbed a mountain with Jesus and saw Him shine in His glory. I could very much relate to the words the priest shared. He said that we all have “mountain top” experiences in which God reveals Himself to […]
Still Finding God 