It’s that time of the year, and even though my husband and I are empty nesters, the coming of the next season is exciting for me. I still have the teacher in me decorating our home for the season of Fall. I have already put some things to help me get my mind set for…
Category: The Journey Puzzler
Where Has the Time Gone?
Where has the time gone? Oh my gosh! It’s February 14th… Valentine’s Day! Where has the time gone? Feels like the Groundhog Day movie, Still feeling in January mode. Usually send Valentine’s cards To my favorite folks days before. Where has the time gone? Now it’s too late… It’s today! Thank God for digital technology…
Niagara Falls 2021
Twenty years is a long time for some people. But for me, I don’t know where they went! This past year 2021 gave me a chance to celebrate together with my husband 20 years of a marriage arranged directly by God. You see, I made a special-order request to God for a man who could…
Fragility and Christmas
During the first week of December 2021, I went to visit my almost 4-month-old (December 8) Grandson in Orlando FL. I visited during September and October 2021, enjoying the baby and his tenderness. These visits reminded me of Baby Jesus and the Holy Family. Although I have three adult kids and two older grandkids of…
Why Thanksgiving 2021 is Special!
I tend to give thanks for the same blessings each Thanksgiving – to be alive, to have enough to eat, my faith, etc. But this year, Thanksgiving should be extra special. It’s sad to say, but many of us lost loved ones to COVID-19. We, ourselves, have survived the Pandemic for now. (for now because…
My Rollercoaster Faith
This is my fourth time that I have gone through the ChristLife Program at my Parish of St. Rita, Webster NY. It has been a journey with a sense of increasing growth and closeness with Jesus each time. This first part is called Discovering Christ. The next part Following Christ starts next January. I can’t…
Pandemic 2020
In many ways the Pandemic has made real this idea that we are all part of a divine, universal puzzle. It’s not often that we can see this so clearly. During this Pandemic, in different instances, we are all impacted one way or another. It has provided a powerful lens for me to reflect on…
New Puzzle Pieces
My journey to discover myself through moments of my life has slowed down lately. I’ve been able to pinpoint a few situations that have contributed to my slowing down. Some of the new puzzle pieces are: A decision to move to new apartment. The passing away of an Art teacher I used to work with…
The Journey Continues
As the title suggests, my puzzle journey continues but with ups and downs. I am still new at blogging. Please see About Me. It is said that sharing with others helps to release some stress. It’s good to share some of the stones I’ve tripped on during this latest walk. The last few months has…
Why Read my Blog?
I started asking myself why would someone want to read my blog? What benefit is there for the reader? By sharing experiences, we can see how they fit together like a puzzle. Then we can compare how things have worked out for us, and why we are who we are. Sometimes by figuring out what…