Monthly Archives: April 2023

Besides this blog, I also hand-write daily gratitude in a journal. Others may consider this excessive, but I do it to remind myself how blessed I truly am. By incorporating “the usual,” I realize how much I take for granted: … Continue reading →

It’s only been within the past month that I had the nerve to venture into one of the businesses here in my little town. We’ve had our place for almost two years, and we’ve driven by time after time. We … Continue reading →

Ever since we returned to our place here, I’ve been searching for a way to serve. I love volunteering, and even went so far as to start filling out the application for a nearby nature park. But our daughter, who … Continue reading →

Aside from admiring this morning’s stunning sunrise, the mariner’s rhyme came to mind when I initially shot this photo, probably because of having once lived on a boat and having had the weather impact our lives on a daily basis: … Continue reading →

This morning I’m getting together with a few others within the resort community for an hour of communion. Devotional readings set the tone for what I hope will morph into an in-depth conversation on some pertinent spiritual topic. I’m grateful … Continue reading →

Yesterday morning found me in a funky mood, and I don’t know why. All is well. Still, there was an undercurrent of discontent that put me in a sullen mood, and I didn’t care for the feeling too much. Thank … Continue reading →

A couple of instances yesterday reminded me of the importance of connection. The first happened as a result of volunteering; about 15 of us got together for a few hours of yard work here at the resort. I was grateful … Continue reading →

The challenge to write about gratitude every day has morphed from generalities to journaling, and that’s great since I haven’t been keeping up my other blog. I’m really grateful for this daily habit; learning to be grateful in all situations … Continue reading →

I have so much to be grateful for! Yesterday I had a play date with three other ladies from this resort ranging in age from early 60’s to mid-80’s, and it was so much fun! I learned how to play … Continue reading →

Yesterday I learned that someone I’d been praying for has taken bold strides in her recovery. This is an answer to my prayer. I’m just beginning to learn how to really pray even though I learned many growing up. I … Continue reading →