by Barbara | Nov 11, 2023 | Attempts at Humor, Latest and greatest, Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
It’s easy to distinguish when a child is happy or unhappy because they give clear signs which indicate their feelings. There are times when we could misread their emotions and cause further distress. Hence, the guessing game begins. Are you hungry? Does your...
by Barbara | Oct 30, 2023 | Attempts at Humor, Family Life, Latest and greatest, Married Life
We had only been married a few months and lived in a third-world country under martial law. It was a great beginning for us to learn what we were made of, capable of, and willing to do for love. When the time arrived near our first Christmas, I wanted to bake...
by Barbara | Oct 17, 2023 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
I love it when I discover years later, the gift wrapped inside the trappings of something painful from my past. I did not always look deeper into lifeās more distressing experiences. Instead, I asked, why me? Why this? When is it over? Others received answered...
by Barbara | Sep 30, 2023 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
We just returned from our France pilgrimage and are still working through the jet lag. This means early bedtimes and wide-awake pockets in the night. When this happens, I say a Chaplet of Divine Mercy. As I leaned over to grab my rosary, I sadly remembered losing...
by Barbara | Sep 25, 2023 | Latest and greatest
Merci to anyone who came along this virtual pilgrimage. The time has passed so quickly, yet it is also time to head home. Time marches on, with or without our permissionš¤Ŗ Our day began with a quickie look at the Louvre. I say quickie, because it is reported to take 2...
