Have you heard that laughter is the best medicine? On its surface that may sound flip & you may ask what does that mean? Will laughing at something makes it all better? Does laughter heal hurt feelings or rights a wrong? The answer is no it won’t do that. What laughter does however, is gives…
What’s your passion?
Living the dream! Do you live passionately? Are you doing what you want to do or have you settled for something less? Each day is an opportunity to work towards our dreams & achieve outstanding goals, do you pursue yours? Endless Education No excuses, just action. I know many who thought they could never achieve…
Embracing the future
As days pass & months turn into years, the forward movement of time seems to catch us all by surprise. Our once high energy toddlers are graduating high school, then college while weddings, babies & new homes are the norm. This new norm however, isn't for us, but it is for the 'younger' generation that…
Lies
Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour[a] me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. 3 Though an army besiege…
Inspire
To everyone out there who is feeling overwhelmed, you know who you are. You are mothers, sisters, grandmothers and friends. To anyone who ever said, 'I am done, I cannot do this anymore.' To those of us who have hit rock bottom emotionally, physically or financially, guess what? You are not alone! Having a bad…
Hope
Babies are God's way to let us know that no matter all the 'bad' stuff out there, life is good. My daughter gave birth last week and I became a first time grandmother. I am in love and this new chapter holds promise, joy and hope for us all. The promise of many tomorrows, the…
God Bless America!
I believe in God and I believe I have a right to say that. I am a citizen of the United States of America and I am proud to be an American. This country has been built on the diversity of its people and the hard work of generations. What distinguishes us from others is…
Yin and yang
Life is like a roller coaster. The unpredictability of it is what makes it so interesting and just like when the roller coaster goes into the tunnel and makes a quick, sharp turn so it is in life. We like to imagine what our future will be like. We plan and try to control our destiny,…
I am who I am……
I am a mother, a friend, a daughter, a neighbor, an advocate, an author. I am a teacher, a cook, a housekeeper, a gardener, a Catholic and an American. I laugh, I cry and I do the best I can do each and everyday. I am far from perfect, but I strive everyday to do something…
Take nothing for granted
There are so many things in life we take for granted. Our family, our friends and our health are just some of them. No one gets up in the morning believing you may lose them that day. We get up and do what we do everyday, survive. I find myself doing the exact same thing, what…