Life
Beautiful Marriage
Yesterday I went to one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been to. I have known the bride for about 15 years and felt so blessed when she asked if I would be her Confirmation sponsor 7 years ago. She and her husband attended a Catholic college and are very faithful as are […]
Neighborhood Reunion
A few weeks ago, I went to visit a friend who I used to be neighbors with. At that time, we lived in an amazing neighborhood. There were 2 particular families that we would get together with all the time. The kids would go in and out of the 3 houses as if they lived […]
Be the Best Me
I am inspired by learning about the lives of those people we call “saints”. They seemed to have such a strong and beautiful connection with God. The majority of them also suffered a lot during their lives. I tend to put a lot of expectations on myself. As I read more about the saints, I […]
Not A System – A Marriage
Today the occupational therapist visited the house. She talked to my mom about helping her get back to doing the regular things she does around the house. One concern that was brought up last week was the height of the bed. My parents have an old 4-poster bed that has been their possession since early […]
Rowing With Both Oars
I often have a problem with being very busy and not spending enough time talking with God. I can always find things that need to be done, but am not always good at making time for prayer, meditation, and/or reading things that are good for the soul. Then I begin to lose my peace. The […]
We Are Blessed
I made a quick trip to the grocery store today. I recognized the man at the checkout who I had seen before working in the produce. He was always cheery and chatty. When it came to my turn, he asked what good thing I was up to today. The question caught me off guard and […]
Be Joyful
Today I read an article that described what a difference a smile can make. It brings joy to the one smiling and to those who encounter that person. My mom told me a long time ago, “Smile until 10:00 am and you will smile all day long.” I thought about that and realized how true it […]
Another Celebration
Today my sisters and brother-in-law came over to the house to celebrate father’s day since we were all unable to get together last weekend. They got some Asian food and made my mom’s chop suey recipe, which is my dad’s favorite. Some of my sister’s friends stopped by for a little visit. It was her […]
New Growth
My mom, dad, and I decided to go back up to the cabin today and get out of the heat. There was a lot of traffic and we seemed to have more stops than usual, but we finally made it. We noticed how green and lush the meadows were. From time to time we could […]
Constant Family Love
Today I visited a friend who I haven’t seen for about 15 years. We were neighbors a long time ago and had a great little community. When I moved back to the area a year and a half ago, we kept saying, “We need to get together!” Things seemed to get chaotic here and with […]
Still Finding God 