It’s Holy Thursday. Lent’s almost over. How did you do? Personally, I was a bit of a spiritual couch potato this Lenten season. Not happy about that. But there’s no Mass more poignant than tonight’s, at least for me, and I’m counting on it, and a recent surge of peace, to propel me right off…
Category: Thankful Thursdays
Thankful Thursdays
Thankful for those decades-old friendships. Those friends I’ve known for most of my life. The ones who saw me with acne on my face; the ones who knew me before I was a wife and a mother. They who remain ever-present and they with whom, no matter how much time passes between us spending time…
Thankful Thursdays
To say that I’m utterly grateful for my health is an understatement. Wishing all of you much good health. “Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayer and worn with thanks.” ~Thomas Goodwin
Thankful Thursdays
Thankful for the help of my co-worker who’s been holding down the fort while I’ve been away recouping. #Mildredgreatestcoworkerever. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” – Charles Dickens
Thankful Thursdays
When you’re sick, there is nothing better than having the support and prayers of family and friends. I do. And for that, I am thankful. 🙂 What are you thankful for today, friends? “Life is a roller-coaster. Try to eat a light lunch.” – David Schmaltz
Thankful Thursdays
For Godchildren – and the joy they bring. I am beyond honored. I am beyond fortunate. And I am beyond grateful for mine: Ralph, Gaby, Kimberly, and Kian. ♥ The day I was asked if I would feel blessed to accept responsibility of a lifetime request. My heart was overwhelmed with a loving sensation, and…
Thankful Thursdays
Me to my son this morning: “Today is Thankful Thursday, what are you thankful for?” Him: “I’m thankful for the money I made this week, and I’ll be thankful if you write a post about me, and oh, I’m thankful for you, Mami.” Here’s your post, Danny. 😉 I’m thankful for you. What are you thankful…
A Bittersweet Thankful Thursday
Yesterday we lost a good man. A loving husband and father. A loyal friend. Our paths crossed often as he and I worked in the same building and, most significantly, worshiped in the same church. He always offered me a warm smile, followed by a pleasant word. No doubt the legal community has lost a…
Thankful Thursdays
Another CCD year in the bag! Congratulations to my students on their Confirmation this week. This was a great group of teens. May the Holy Spirit guide them always. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to do this work, to teach these kids, and so thankful for what they teach me. “We cannot hold a…
Thankful Thursdays
Thankful for a good ‘ole quote. I love it when I come across one that just makes me go hmmm… or timely reminds me of something. I can always appreciate a good quote. Well, you guys know. 🙂 “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” ~Corrie Ten Boom “Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A…