Author Archives: Maria

These three words were recently shared with me by a friend in reference to something we were talking about at the time, and she emphasized that the middle word was what made all the difference. I was grateful for the … Continue reading →

I can choose to be grateful, no matter what. Early Sunday morning seems to be a good time to be at a laundromat, as I am finding out. I’m giving a very large washable rug to my daughter, and I … Continue reading →

Blogging daily gratitude has opened my eyes to the constant wonder about me, and it seems that the more I write out my gratitude, the more things come my way to be grateful for. Lots of small things all the … Continue reading →

Yesterday was an all-around good day. So many things happened to brighten my spirit, and for each one I thanked God. Little things, like the hummingbirds that have returned to our feeders, even after our 10-day absence during which they … Continue reading →

I love to take photographs, especially of sunrises and sunsets, but I have to be careful not to miss the miracle that’s actually unfolding before my eyes. It takes an earnest effort to rein in my compulsion to focus on … Continue reading →

Aside from visiting with my family while I’m in Hopkinsville, I love to spend as much time as possible with my spiritual family there, too. I’m grateful that no matter how long I’m away—and it’s going on six years now—I’m … Continue reading →

In the six days I’ve been here (Hopkinsville, Kentucky), I’ve been to three of my grandson’s high school baseball games, and there’s another one tonight. It has been a joy to watch these kids, their coaches, and the fans having … Continue reading →

This is a most interesting time to be alive. Although I turned off the television for good three-plus years ago, I am still aware of what’s going on. I mean, what’s really going on. And it’s not the lies and … Continue reading →

The grandkids have left for school, and now it’s just the three pups and us. They are all nestled somewhere comfortably, and more than one is snoring. All is well, and I am grateful. It stormed terribly yesterday for many … Continue reading →

My life has not been my own for the past three days, and won’t be for another week. My husband and I are placeholders for our daughter, who has to be away on business for several days. We are here … Continue reading →