Author: Connie Perez

For time with each other. I’m very grateful to be able to fill a list of things for which to be thankful, and I’m sure you are too. But I’m also certain that this holiday season, and every day, what we end up thanking God for the most, really, is the time we have with…

For God’s confidence. Despite our imperfections, He uses us. He knows what we can do. Let’s not be afraid or doubt His calling, His plan, and give ourselves and others a chance. For His confidence and tolerance, I am thankful. Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a…

For hope. Aside from faith and love, the most amazing feeling there is. Faith is reassuring, love is comforting, but hope, hope is daring. These are tough and trying times we live in. I don’t ever, ever want to lose hope. Go ahead, dare to hope! What are you thankful for today? “You do not…

Grateful that I had the privilege to vote. Although I’m really glad this stirring and exhausting election period is almost over. So happy to see the last of the polls, signs, debates, nasty commercials, and social media rants (until the next time, undoubtedly), and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to re-engage in “weather” conversation…and…

For 44 years of freedom, family, and chewing gum. – This Monday night, Halloween, will mark 44 years of my arrival to this country. Growing up in La Habana, I heard great things about the USA, Miami specifically. I loved receiving that surprise Air Mail envelope from my cousins in Miami carrying a stick of…

For a lifetime of treasures and the effort it took. – I’ve been doing a little Fall cleaning at Mom’s house these past few weeks, and to say she has collected a lifetime of treasures is an understatement. Original family photographs, certificates, awards, greeting cards, mementos going back to the early 1920’s. Impressive, to say…

For good and decent people. So glad to be surrounded by good and decent people. Life would really suck if it weren’t so. But I am blessed. What about you? Who and what surrounds you? And what are you thankful for today? “The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who…

In this ever-changing world of ours, complete with challenges, twists, and turns (and crazy weather!), I am so thankful for that which is constant in my life – my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He helps me weather the storms. May He always help you weather yours. “I have both the violent turbulence of the…

For normal days. A day that is just a day. They are often taken for granted (I know sometimes I do), but oh, how cherished they are when suddenly the sh*t hits the fan. Thank you, Lord, for normal days! “Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from…

For a brand new season. What season, you ask? Okay, so we live in Miami, Florida, legit question. But don’t spoil my metaphor here people, just go with it. God, in His infinite wisdom, has perfect timing in getting us through all the changes He makes in our lives. As we move into autumn today,…