Author: Connie Perez

Fa, la, la, la, la…egg nog, poinsettias, gifts, and let’s not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season. Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Born in a humble manger in Bethlehem, Jesus’ life changed everything, and His message still touches our hearts today. He was the light that came into the world,…

I sent these to Lauren and Danny the other day, not that they don’t already know it, but these images truly capture what it means to be a parent. Each picture tells a story of sacrifice, love, and the unspoken bond that parents share with their children. They remind us that the most meaningful moments…

Hello, December! Ready, set, go! But before we all dive headfirst into the holiday craziness, let’s take a sec to think about this: [Que The Little Drummer Boy song ♫ ]  A poor boy, with nothing but his drum, visits the newborn Jesus. He has no gold, no expensive gifts to offer, just a simple…

On this special Thankful Thursday, I’m especially grateful for God’s blessings—our health, the love around us, and the good times we’re lucky to enjoy. I thank Him for the peace that comes from knowing we’re never alone. Wishing you all a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving, filled with love, delicious food, and even better company. Queridos…

“Stay close to anything that makes you glad you’re alive.” — Hafez “Wow! Yes!” I thought to myself when I first read the quote.  I’m a sucker for a good quote. If you follow this blog, you already know that. And this one? Definitely Post-it-worthy.  It’s easy to lose sight of the things that bring…

I feel like I just posted yesterday, and now here we are again—Thursday already. Time seems to fly by faster each week. Between checking off to-do lists, hopping from one task to the next, and juggling responsibilities, the days blur together. By Thursday, all I can think about is the weekend. Can you relate? But…

Your candidate won? Congratulations!  If not, take a deep breath—four years will fly by before you know it. You can try again then.  Either way, we can finally say goodbye to the annoying election ads, emails, and texts, and welcome back the familiar barrage of mildly irritating medicine commercials and onslaught of store discount messages….

As we sat in Mass this past weekend, two of the youngest in the crowd, I couldn’t help but feel youthful. We now go to a church where the average age is around 75;  I estimated there were 400+ years sitting in our pew!  But you wouldn’t know it by how they interact.  They greet…

Disheartening and infuriating—the two emotions that currently weigh heavily on my mind, especially after seeing the unsettling images coming in this week. North Carolina continues to grapple with the aftermath of a natural disaster.  It’s disheartening to see recovery efforts moving so slowly in a country as advanced and rich as ours.   And then…

My hands were full.  Loaded.  I followed someone off the elevator to the next set of doors, and they went through without holding it open for me.  Oblivious!  I swear, sometimes it feels like everyone is just in their own bubble.   That incident yesterday morning reminded me that simple gestures can really make a difference….