Some people say 2020 is a new decade and some say 2021 is a new decade. I do not know which one is technically correct, but I would like to think that I am starting a new decade. I start 2020 with sadness, having lost my mom to cancer on Christmas day and my dad… Continue reading Peace Through The Storm
Welcome 2020!
Happy New Year! We are going to ring in 2020 at midnight tonight. In 2020, I want to: Turn grief into happiness Treasure the people that love me, instead on dwelling on those that I have lost My time on earth is limited, create memories with friends and loved ones to treasure and hold close… Continue reading Welcome 2020!
Imagining a Majestic Christmas in Heaven with Angels Singing
This year has not gone as planned. In August, I was shocked when my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma Cancer, a brain tumor. She had brain surgery, radiation and chemo pills. My family has visited her a few times every week since her diagnosis. She started out positive. Each week, she declined physically… Continue reading Imagining a Majestic Christmas in Heaven with Angels Singing
Let God’s Will Be Done
God made each of us with a purpose. God created us, wanting us to fulfill our predestined purpose. We have to trust in God and pray to do God's will each day. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the… Continue reading Let God’s Will Be Done
Imitate Good
God protects us and watches over us. Some people just will not like you. They may even hate you. Even if you do nothing wrong, they will find reasons or even make up reasons to complain about you and hate you. Being on the receiving end of all this spite and hatred is hard to… Continue reading Imitate Good
Knowledge Puffs Up, But Love Edifies
We all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up. I know some obnoxious people who think that they know everything. It can be painful to be around these people. It feels like a constant lecture, and it can be, well, boring. Instead, of impressing us with their knowledge, its irritating and condescending. After spending time with these… Continue reading Knowledge Puffs Up, But Love Edifies
‘Tis the Season of Giving
Growing up, I loved Christmas. My parents would get us way too many presents. They would spend so much time and care into getting gifts for us. I remember the excitement of unwrapping the gifts. My dad would love to surprise us. One year, I really wanted a bike. We opened all our presents, and… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season of Giving
Turn Sorrow Into Joy at Christmas
Expectations are powerful. If you expect more of yourself, you can try harder, work harder and do better. Expectations can build you up. Expectations can also tear you down. When you expect others to behave or act in a certain way, and they do not, you can get angry or frustrated. I think it is… Continue reading Turn Sorrow Into Joy at Christmas
Rejoice In The Reason For Christmas
Next Wednesday is Christmas! Our house is decorated. We are listening to Christmas music. We are watching Christmas movies. I have to wrap presents. Yesterday, the store was almost sold out of Christmas decorations. So many people embrace the traditions of Christmas. How many people embrace the meaning of Christmas? There are protests against nativity… Continue reading Rejoice In The Reason For Christmas
8 Days Until Christmas
Good morning. There are only 8 days left until Christmas! We have a Santa Claus holding a chalkboard, and my 7 year old daughter changes the countdown everyday. Most days, I don't even see her do it. She is like a stealth elf. We have 8 days until Christmas! Today, is the first day that… Continue reading 8 Days Until Christmas
Embrace This Beautiful Life 