Author: Connie Perez

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…

For the holiest of days and the hope they instill. This week for me is not merely about a last supper, or a betrayal, or a crucifixion, or a resurrection. This week I believe is also about remembrance, forgiveness, sacrifice, and salvation — the culmination of successive miracles that give us hope, I feel. And…

For hallway group hugs. The last member of the family strolls in late in the evening after class, one by one we meet up in the hallway where a long group hug turns into catching-up about our day: work, school, health, and upcoming plans. Some goofying around later, the gathering breaks up and we’re off…

Most grateful that there is a better place. Whenever someone dies, we take comfort in saying they’re “in a better place.” For those of us who truly believe, knowing that the end here is but the beginning elsewhere, is the stepping stone toward healing the unbearable pain from loss. Yesterday morning, my good and long-time…