Author: Connie Perez

It takes lives to save lives. Today, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all organ donors and their families. They turn loss into hope. As I write this, my co-worker and friend, Ana, is in line and on standby to receive the gift of hope from one of these courageous and generous human…

Hey, you! Focus! Where were you just now? On something that happened yesterday? An hour ago? Or were you preoccupied with tomorrow’s appointment or chores? (That’s where I was). My mind sometimes is like an alphabet soup of thoughts, I tell you. And I find myself, too often, trying to make sense of yesterday or…

We became parents for the second time 27 years ago today. On this Thankful Thursday, Ray and I could not be more grateful. Today’s post is dedicated to Danny. Happy Birthday, Danny! We are so proud of the man you have become. I have always said that when they are little, kids are a lot…

It’s been said that there are no weeds and no worthless men, there are only bad farmers. Let’s be good farmers, people! For every time the Lord guides me to plant a good seed, and every time He gives me the strength to be resilient like a weed, I am so grateful. What are you…

Good day, and happy Thankful Thursday! Feel like doing something really good today? Here’s your chance. The annual St. Jude Walk/Run Miami is on September 17 and our team, RxfortheSoul, will participate again. Your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of these kids and their families. Won’t you please join our efforts in…

I was in the middle of daydreaming about that ginormous Mega jackpot (so many thoughts), when I was quickly reeled back to reality by pain in my knee, and in my neck, and in my…well, everywhere. Followed by a status text letting us know that our good friend Del was back in ICU. Forget lotto,…

Good morning, guys! Never in the history of the world has patience played such an important role in our lives. Wow! It is a virtue, and skill, that the world is sorely lacking at the moment and, I’m sorry to say, the absence of it is going to cut our lives short. We want this and…

“You may forget the one with whom you have laughed, but never the one with whom you have wept.” On behalf of every person who’s ever had a rough day (that would be you and me), I am thankful for all those who stick with us through thick and thin. What are you thankful for…

A special shout-out this week to a great man and friend.  But first, three things: Three things in life that, once gone, never come back –TimeWords Opportunity Three things in life that may never be lost –PeaceHopeHonesty Three things in life that are most valuable –LoveSelf-confidence Friends Three things in life that are never certain…

Nothing like doing what one enjoys. One of those things for me, as many of you know, is taking pictures. I’m always the one behind the lens but, this time, I was caught in the act. Guys, get yourselves a digital photo frame, load it up, and play it throughout the day. You’ll love those…