Category: Thankful Thursdays

How many times in our lives have we had reason to thank God for this? I know for me it’s been a bunch of times. Thank You, Lord. I wonder, friend, how often you have wept a bitter tear And asked: “Why is this happening to me?” “What step was taken wrongly to deserve this…

For those who put a smile on my face and very often send me into laughter. From my son, with his goofy crazy secret side (we’re so much alike it’s scary), to my friend Ledys, whose laughter at the drop of a hat is so contagious, to my friend Martica’s consistent sunshine smile, to my…

Thankful for that feeling I get when I miss someone. That barometer that gauges the loving, the longing. I so miss my daughter now that she’s living away from us for the very first time; but then again, I miss my son when I don’t see him for a day. I miss my family when…

Now more than ever, thankful for technology. A Disney/Miami birthday celebration. “Love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries.” ~ Corita Kent  

Thankful for a smooth transition this week while moving Lauren to Orlando. Praying she stays safe and has a fabulous experience during her Disney internship. My best to all the other interns as well.  I thank you, family and friends, for all the support and encouragement you’ve sent Lauren’s way as she embarks on this latest…

Thankful for the sound of the waves, the warmth of the sun, the scent of sunblock, the spectacle of sunsets, and some pretty good company. What are you thankful for today? “Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit.”…

Thankful for another milestone – Lauren graduated on Tuesday!  She squeezed out of FIU every experience, every moment, and every lesson it offered her. We are proud of her accomplishments, and we are very grateful for the opportunities and graces the Lord has showered upon her. The tassel’s worth the hassle!   What are you thankful for…

It’s been said that “The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitudes.” I am thankful for this freedom, and I pray I choose the right ones. What is your attitude today, and what are you thankful for? [quote by Victor Frankl]  

The world is falling apart around us. I’m grateful that I live here, with all its imperfections. I pray for all those who live and die amidst the ongoing chaos. God help them. “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be…