We've basically completed our move to Texas from California. It was hard, but not as difficult as so many other life challenges. And for me, it was coming home so that made any hardships or discomfort easier to endure. My husband, Sean, and I are in our retirement home. We hope/plan to live here till … Continue reading Home At Last
For the 4th of July
I came across this speech I gave 6 years ago on the 4th of July. I can't believe the wonderful city of Belton, Texas invited my battle buddy, Sandra Lee Smith, and me to be the "Grand Marshalls" of this parade! It was a great day! Not much to add to my remarks so here … Continue reading For the 4th of July
No greater love
Something to meditate upon this Good Friday… https://youtu.be/NegD8s3pUpw We could never thank You enough. But we can vow to live our lives worthy of the sacrifice.
Selfless Service
When he used his body to receive the searing pain, wounded, suffering and then dying so that others might live, he was only thinking of their welfare. He gave up his own love of life and a desire to see his family and friends again. His only concern, out of love for them, was protecting … Continue reading Selfless Service
Holy Week meditation
On this Palm Sunday and in the final days of this Lenten season, I thought it was time to share once again this poem I wrote several years ago… Can you see Him? He’s there with that angry mob. No, he’s not he menacing one. He’s the peaceful One, the serene One, the holy One. … Continue reading Holy Week meditation
Ash Wednesday
Pope Francis has invited everyone to make the 2nd of March, Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, a day of fasting for peace. He actually asks for us to devote our time to "intensely" praying and fasting on that day. So, what's that about? You may well ask! During the 40 days of Lent … Continue reading Ash Wednesday
Four Chaplains Day
Yes, not too many people know about it. I've known this amazing story since I was a kid. But I did not realize the observance of the heroic actions of these four chaplains is today. A chaplain friend reminded my daughter, who reminded me. Where do such people come from? I would have to say … Continue reading Four Chaplains Day
The Silence of God…
"If you wish to go to extremes,let it be in sweetness,patience, humility and charity." - St. Philip Neri We read or hear a lot about people on the "extreme left" or the "extreme right." I wish we heard more about people who are "extremely patient, humble, or charitable." But, of course, we don't and that's … Continue reading The Silence of God…
Drowning in Lemonade 
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