Author: Connie Perez

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,…

Thankful for what is to come. Trusting that God’s plans are merciful and filled with His grace. Better to focus on the Planner than the plan. “Perhaps it takes a purer faith to praise God for unrealized blessings than for those we once enjoyed or those we enjoy now.” -A.W. Tozer “For those who praise…

For doors that open and lead us from one season to another. And for the people God uses to help us walk through the right ones. Friends, let’s let Faith and Hope be our companions while we wait in those hallways! What are you thankful for today? “Ask and it will be given to you;…

For magical words. There are words that breathe courage, strength, and hope into us. Simply strung together with faith like this: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Yeah, just like that. Thank God. Find your words. What are you thankful for today? “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens…

Sometimes a gift is so big and so special, it’s enough to fill your heart with a lifetime of love. So thankful for this precious blessing we received 21 years ago today. So proud of the young man he’s become. May God bless our Danny with many more healthy and happy years. We love you,…

For group hugs. My favorite time at home, or anywhere. Priceless. Make sure you get yours in! Can you feel it? “It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of…

For a chance to slow down and do all the nothing I want … and to share today’s post from one of my favorite places. Thank You, Lord. What are you thankful for today? “The voice of the sea speaks to the soul.” “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once…