Life
Framing Photos
After my father died, family members went through the hundred or so matted photos that my dad had prepared and took their favorites to keep. My grandson had several and for his birthday, asked to have them framed. Today he gathered up his stack of prints and I took him to the local craft store. […]
Got the Message
On my way to meet a friend tonight, I had just enough time to hear two songs on the radio. Both of them had the same theme of remaining close to Jesus through hard times and God being present in those moments. Then an email I read tonight included this scripture: Isaiah 41:10 ~ Fear not, for […]
Grateful Christmas
Mom and I got up bright and early this morning. She was so happy when I told her it was Christmas. We had some of the sugar plum bread for breakfast and actually made it to the early Mass. The music was beautiful with stringed instruments and a trumpet. I got teary eyed immediately and […]
Making Christmas Spirit
I saw a quote today from TobyMac that I loved. “Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry. Clothe the naked. Forgive the guilty. Welcome the stranger and the unwanted child. Care for the ill. Love your enemies.” It occurred to me that no matter what is going on in our lives, or how […]
Unexpected Show
Tonight I put on the TV for my mom for a few minutes while I cleaned up the kitchen. There was a plethora of Christmas shows to choose from. As we looked through them one at a time, there were reasons why my mom would not enjoy them. Then we came across Dolly Parton’s Coat […]
Gateways to Memories
Today my mom was reading a little book called, “Gateways to Memories”. It included many quotes about memories. Her friend gave it to her many years ago. As she was reading, my mom came to a page that grabbed her attention. She announced she had to read it to me because it was so true […]
Strength
My son has been working hard to be able to participate in power lifting competitions. Today he competed in a local meet and was aiming to qualify for the national competition. He not only qualified for nationals, but for the world competition as well. This was a result of both physical and inner strength. Of […]
Four Things That Bring Great Peace
As I continue to slowly go through “The Imitation of Christ”, I was excited when I saw the title of the next section “Four Things That Bring Great Peace”. It said that Christ offered these things to bring us freedom and peace: Try to do the will of another rather than your own. Always choose […]
100 and Still Walking
Today our friend came over and played the piano with mom. We read some of a local Catholic publication while we finished off the Thanksgiving pie. I came across an article about a woman who turned 100 years old. She joined her local parish when it started, about 70 years ago. Her son was an […]
Shared Experience
After my post yesterday, I read several others from people who also had a “different” Thanksgiving. They also expressed their gratitude for those loved ones in their lives. So many times we all want to put our happy face out on social media. And I think it is good to be optimistic and have a […]
Still Finding God 