Author: Connie Perez

For unrealized blessings. Can one run out of things for which to be thankful? Never. We can pass our days muttering to ourselves a bunch of thank-yous, for big things and little things; good things that happened and bad things that didn’t. Even if yesterday we were thankful for our health, or our kids, or…

For this great season. Summer means beach and pool. Here in Florida, most of the year really, but especially now. As we head out to enjoy our outdoor activities, please don’t forget the sunscreen, use caution, never be in the water alone, and hang out with someone who can swim. And speaking of swimmers, it’s…

For one heck of a journey! In 1997, we visited our first national park. What we thought would be just another vacation with the kids, turned into a national park quest. For 20 years, we’ve been fortunate to visit and explore some of the most beautiful places on Earth. Some of them so awesome and…

For tough skin and a soft heart. I’m a measured person. Still, these days I almost feel obligated to tiptoe through my day. How exhausting. I don’t dare to elaborate here, but, in a nutshell, it seems the “No Vacancy” signs are blinking bright at all the super crowded “safe spaces” out there. Perhaps I…

That we will hug again. Remembering my sister today on her birthday. Gone too soon. The best thing about having her, was that I always knew I had a friend, no matter what. The best thing about missing her, is that I know we will hug again. And for that, I am thankful. Who do…

For the brave men and women who defend our freedom. This upcoming weekend, most of us will be enjoying a hearty barbeque and some good laughs with friends and family, all thanks to a three-day holiday which commemorates those U.S. soldiers and other military personnel who sacrificed their lives and died in honor of our…

Because my life depends on it. Those of you who know me well, know I’m a fairly independent person. Well, except when it comes to bugs, then I fully lean on my hubby to save me. But, long ago I decided, as I heard it said the other day, to “let God out of my…

For motherhood. As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, I thank God for mine. For this powerhouse of a woman and everything she’s taught me. For her example of strength and faith, and unconditional love. And I thank God for, hands down, the most amazing gift I’ve ever received and will ever…

May the 4th be with you! Today, Star Wars fans everywhere (yours truly included), use this greeting throughout the day to celebrate this epic saga of good versus evil. Just one of those things we do. For me, though, this pun sparks an immediate reminder of a different kind of force – the grace, mercy,…

When you kick-start a 30-day squat challenge at work and 16 days into it your co-workers are still participating. And they still talk to you!  ?  Okay, so the legs are feeling the burn, but the blood is flowing and morale is good. So, well worth it. Surely, life has its ups and downs. In my…