Author Archives: Maria

Yesterday I attended a luncheon hosted by a Christian women’s group, Stonecroft. I don’t think I knew that when I accepted the invitation, but it wouldn’t have changed anything. I was just grateful that my friend invited me to go. … Continue reading →

It’s a glorious morning and I’m feeling especially grateful to God today. Yesterday I got together for more than three hours with three women from the resort, ostensibly to discuss our winter travels. But so much more than that happened. … Continue reading →

A lot is happening in our world today—rumblings of World War III, mass shootings, trans-BS everywhere, corruption on every level, the list goes on. It’s almost enough to make one lose hope in tomorrow. And yet, we are instructed to … Continue reading →

I’ve been on the receiving end of grumblings from a couple of friends who are going through really tough times. Both are struggling—one with the consequences of a decision and the other with rejection. I can relate. It’s “the pits.” … Continue reading →

One of the things I love most about writing out daily gratitude is that it involves research of some sort—such as finding just the right quote that leads to a topic or finding the perfect photo to edit—which in turn … Continue reading →

Getting old(er) has been an interesting experience—indeed, it is a privilege not granted to everyone—and I’m finding that GRATITUDE for the physical and mental changes and challenges that come with it helps me deal with what’s essentially ‘reality.’ My aches … Continue reading →

The older I get, the more pride I take in technical conquests, such as being able to check the calendar on my phone while being on a call at the same time. I’d be so afraid of dropping the call, … Continue reading →

It’s not even 8 a.m. and already two tornado warnings have been issued and expired. An interesting day appears to be ahead, weather wise. I’m grateful for forecasts that provide vital information. I’m grateful for the security guard that drove … Continue reading →

We made it back home yesterday, an uneventful trip covering 320 miles. Thank God. We usually aim for 200-mile days, but with inclement weather predicted, we didn’t want to chance being caught in a storm in the motorhome. My husband … Continue reading →