Author: Connie Perez

A post with a twist today. Read through the end. What is it about thankfulness that can turn a day around…a life around? Turn the intolerable into bearable, change ordinary into extraordinary? Glad you asked. 😉  I find that gratitude in any form, especially towards God, is a mood changer, and it heals. I have…

Good morning, and happy New Year! It feels like just yesterday I was posting last week’s Thankful Thursday. But, between then and now, we celebrated a beautiful wedding, said goodbye to 2023 and hello to a brand new year. Aaaand here we are. Let me get you started on a hopeful and empowering note. Because…

Almost there, people, almost there. It has been a year filled with A LOT. A lot of work, a lot of stress, a lot of anticipation, a lot of laughter, a lot of love. May 2024 also be filled with A LOT…of the good stuff. Here’s to making memories. God bless! Until next Thursday’s post,…

Good morning, and hello first day of winter! Currently 71 in Miami…burrrr. On a related note, from our warm home to your home, and our warm heart to your heart, we wish you much joy and love this Christmas. God bless. For all of you, I am grateful. What are you thankful for today? Until…

My kids will no longer give me their Christmas lists, no matter how many times I ask them. Those days are long gone. Now, they just say they want love. Or money. Well, kids, I appreciate your sweetness and practicality, although I do miss those Christmas lists. So, the rest of you, indulge me, please….

It is a battle for sure, my friends. One evening an old man told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two “wolves” inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false…

HEALTH. Albeit with some achaques, but breathing and living through these aches and pains. Which is more than some can say. What are you thankful for today? Until next Thursday’s post…si Dios quiere. [Remembering our Youth Group old friend, Manny H. May he rest in peace.] “The greatest wealth is health.”-Virgil “You know, all that…

Family and friends, may this Thanksgiving be filled with God’s uncountable blessings, memorable moments and lots of happiness.  Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving. For my uncountable blessings, I am grateful. What are you thankful for today? Until next Thursday’s post…si Dios quiere. “Express gratitude for the greatness of small things.”-R. Norton  

“Nunca ha llovido que no haya escampado,” pero wow, I thought that rain yesterday really wasn’t going to stop. Fitting saying for today’s troubles, though. Things will pass, things will get better. Meanwhile, speaking of troubles. How is that free will working out? It was a gift. It is awesome. But boy, have we made…

Good morning, faithful readers. Which one are you? “A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her.  She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up.  She was tired of fighting and struggling.  It seemed as…