Tag Archives: Gratitude

The miracle of life is the miracle of love

The birth of a baby is always a tender and heartwarming moment. And there is nothing more tender and loving than seeing a beautiful child cuddling a new-born babe. Yes, the miracle of life is a miracle of love. For … Continue reading

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Grand-Parenting

T.S. Eliot said it again for me so eloquently – “to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” I have been on the parenting journey before. And I enjoyed every moment of it. Grand-parenting is arriving where … Continue reading

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Oh My, How All Things Are Tied Together!

As I start my day in silence and prayer, I am moved by the Psalm of the day: O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens … Continue reading

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My Existence

God had a choice in creating me. He had a choice to do otherwise. But he said: “I do choose. Be!” In my case, God is not an option. He holds me in the palm of His hand and sustains … Continue reading

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Welcoming 2019

Another New Year dawns, laden with hopes and promises. I welcome the New Year with gratitude. Thankful to be here and conscious and aware of this wonderful dawning. And these are the thought now running in my mind: I love … Continue reading

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Feast of Christ the King

O God We do well to join all creation in heaven and on earth in praising you through Jesus Christ, our Lord. For you have made us in your own image and set us, as stewards, over creation. Once you … Continue reading

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The Gift of Time

In my quiet moments, I enjoy looking back to memories of the past, both happy and sad, and how these have brought color into my life and helped me become the person I that I am today. I still have … Continue reading

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In the Afterglow of Thanksgiving

The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,           The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea,  The plowman homeward plods his weary way,           And leaves the world to darkness and to me. ~ Thomas Gray I hear the bell tollong … Continue reading

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 9

Happy Thanksgiving!   And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth; Who fosters people’s growth from their mother’s womb, and fashions them according to his will! May he grant you joy of heart and … Continue reading

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 8

    Thank God for Wednesdays! Many of our close friends and people who have known us for years know about our Wednesdates. When we were planning our wedding almost fifty years ago, we had a longish guests wish-list but … Continue reading

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