Tag: inspiration
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8 Years Ago
I woke up today in one of the best moods I have had in awhile. I was downright giddy. I had friends coming and a sunny day to roll outside INDEPENDENTLY with handsome sidekick Hugo, my dog. I had a friend who is creating a garden of Eden for me. My hip, beautiful, and ultra…
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57th Trip!
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…
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Woman of God
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…
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I Get It Lent Day #34
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.…
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It
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…
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Life Lent Day #22
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…
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Oops!
Oops! I Did It Again This Lent. I always start with such determination to study, read, reflect, and WRITE every day of Lent then share with my blog. I have not been able to make 40 consecutive Lent blogs. I am struggling with chaos in my life this Lent, heck this year. There are a…
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Decrease then Increase
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…
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Happy New Year 2026!
Happy New Year 2026! Saint John 2:29-3:6 2:29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who does right has been born of him. 3:1-6 1 See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason…
