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  • 2021 What a Blast from the Past!

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    Looking back just 5 years ago and the changes in my life. I am a widow. All my children are married with children. I live in an apartment. I miss my husband, still. I am fighting to roll in the Light each day I am given. This October will be the 10th Autumn March for…

  • Six Years Ago

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    The times are a changing. My wonderful father died at 11 pm on my birthday, June 3rd. This time of year I am weepy and emotional and then I remember why. He comes to my mind every May and June. I think of him even more than the usual once a day. The wonderful memories…

  • 57th Trip!

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    In my mind lately I have had long periods of time not feeling well in my body and spirit. ALS has plateaus and valleys. There are no longer any peaks. You know, students, growing stronger physically. If you are blessed with time, you can adapt with technology, Thanks be to God. I recently went on…

  • Woman of God

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    This Lent I discovered this prayer from Mother Olga of the religious order founder and servant mother of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth. This prayer will stay on my lips until my last breath, “Empty me. Fill me. Use me.” It cleanses my heart. It fills me with the Holy Spirit. Most importantly it…

  • I Get It Lent Day #34

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    I am struggling, Lord. This Lent is pulling at my heart. I am weeding it as we have been talking about and my heart is so tender. When I pray, the tears come and my breath catches in my throat. My God Goggles see so much beauty and goodness and tragedy of this earthly life.…

  • It

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    We all crave it.  It is a precious commodity.  It creates security.  It fosters fairness.  It influences temperance or moderation.  It seeks to serve the helpless and hopeless.  It builds reliability.  It generates kind-heartedness.  It promotes relationships and community.  It designs authenticity.  It forges modesty and produces chastity. It brings patience.  It fabricates joy.  It…

  • Life Lent Day #22

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    Today, I am focusing on Life. Most people know that I have recently received two more beautiful grandchildren within a few months, miracles. These precious baby boys were born four months apart. I am so blessed to look into their beautiful bright eyes and see the gifts from God in this season. The miraculous growth…

  • Lent Gardening Days 7, 8, & 9

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    Are you still with me working on turning back to God? Each day we take a step towards our home in the heart of God the evil one lays another snare in the path to turn us back or slow us down. Stay strong and empty your mind, heart, and soul of brambles of daily…

  • Negative or Nice

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    Here I am up in the 3rd watch. Reading and praying asking God to help me write another letter for Him to the times in which we live and are in charge of turning back the dark and to help save souls: protect orphans and widows, help immigrants, love others as you (should) love yourself…

  • Decrease then Increase

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    January 10, 2026 Daily Reflection  John 3:27-30 27 John answered, “A man can get only what God gives him. 28 You yourselves heard me say, ‘I am not the Christ, but I am the one sent to prepare the way for him.’ 29 The bride belongs only to the bridegroom. But the friend who helps…