Author: Connie Perez

Thankful for silly, pee-in-your-pants moments. The ones that make your stomach hurt afterwards. That was us four this week, fooling around with that Snapchat face swap wacky app. Hilarious! I saved the pics and videos (I’ll spare you though). They make me laugh every time. Unsettling world my friends; laughter is welcome. ? Wishing all…

Today’s Thankful Thursday post comes to you courtesy of my good friend Liana: “The Lord has always been a very big part of my life and I could not have made it through this first week of my husband’s passing without His love and strength. I was able to be strong for the boys, my…

Nothing worse than losing a loved one. Nothing like faith and hope to help us through it. And nothing better than a great support system to comfort the mournful heart. Today and always, so Thankful for family and friends. To our beloved friend Liana – Our prayers are with you, Larry, Jr. and Joseph. Grateful…

Compassion. Called to show it, thankful to get it. Let’s practice some. Everyone is going through something. What are you thankful for today? “You can believe what you’ve been told. You can imagine in vivid detail the things explained to you. You may even feel emotions assumed to accompany the related experience. But you absolutely…

This and that matters – I know. A lot matters. Very catchy, all these slogans, especially in hashtag form (¡ay!). Okay, I have a good one for you today, I’ll even add the little waffle-shaped thingy — #faithmatters. Dale, how ‘bout we spread this one around? I am thankful for my faith. What are you…

I’ve imagined myself sitting at that table (not that I’m worthy). Surrounded by them, and in the presence of Him. Listening, watching, witnessing the institution of the Eucharist. Believing that from that moment on, I, we, would have that Blessed Sacrament to physically connect me, us, to Him. What a Grand Plan that was! Thank…

Thankful for breaks and 24/7 time together — me and my fave three. Still under the same roof, but so busy with everyday life, it’s hard to catch our breath. So the time off is always welcome. This time again a blast was had, photos were taken, precious time was shared, and now home sweet…

Thankful for angels. Those amazing beings who carry out God’s tasks, guiding us or bringing us messages. Don’t you just love those inexplicable and oh so timely connections? Blessings in disguise, my friends, no doubt about it. What are you thankful for today? “[Saint Anthony] said, in his solitude, he sometimes encountered devils who looked…

For life’s simple pleasures: grilled  sandwiches. No downside to this golden brown, buttery, gooey, crunchy, ultimate comfort food. And they’re even better when had in good company. What’s on your life’s comfort list? Enjoy yours with the ones you love! “Sometimes, the simple things are more fun and meaningful than all the banquets in the…

Today’s Thankful Thursday (quotes and all) is guest-posted by Jose (Ray) Perez: “As another year of the Great American Race comes to a close, it’s a reminder that, like most things in life, it’s just the beginning of another season. Every year Danny and I pilgrimage to the Holy Land of NASCAR, the Daytona 500, to…