9/11 

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

The title of today's post rings with meaning for everyone across our land.  'WE WILL NEVER FORGET'!  Time stood still on that date.  Our world changed because on September 11, 2001 (also referred to as 9/11) there were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States.

As we reflect on this day/date, may we remember the things that came from it that were viewed from willing hearts. Those 'willing and caring hearts' went into action that turned future days into days of learning, growth and productive blessings.

This isn't a day to take lightly.  There were tragedies that will never be forgotten.  There were hearts broken that will forever be fragile in their losses of family, friends and co-workers.  Nonetheless, God has a plan to restore hearts and souls for 'good'.  May we cradle positive thoughts and try to move forward with renewed hope. 

Let us continue to celebrate the many things that are meaningful.  Let us remember those many lives that were lost in honor and hold dear the freedom everyone of us are privileged to have that live in the USA.

Until next time
God Bless

Doris 

MERRY CHRISTMAS ..... 'The Beauty in Nature says a Thousand Words'

MERRY CHRISTMAS...... 

    THE BEAUTY IN NATURE SAYS A THOUSAND WORDS....
   

       SOMETIMES 'LESS' IS BETTER....JUST REFLECT AND ENJOY.....

The Birth of Jesus was just the beginning of 'our everything' 

May we all treasure this 'Christmas Day' in all that we do in Love and Thanks!
Happy Birthday, Jesus!  

Until next time
Doris

'The Simple Blessings of Christmas'

'The Simple Blessings of Christmas'

There is no doubt about it now, Christmas holidays are in full swing, and it is up to each of us
to proclaim and celebrate the real 'reason for the season'.  Most everyone finds themselves in the decorations, the shopping, the to-do lists and on and on.  

In our economy of such different interests in different generations, it is difficult sometimes to express our love in a way that is 'a memory of love' that surrounds this wonderful holiday blessing that was given to us many years ago through the birth of Jesus.  Even in light of different beliefs and thoughts of what this time of the year truly means, the authenticity of this
Holy time of the year is crowded with 'things'.   For lack of a better word, I still think this might describe the truth more than we would like to think about.  Perhaps, it would be helpful to reflect and look at this Christmas Season in a more enjoyable and meaningful way this year. 
Could we refocus and enjoy this 'Christmas Season' in a better light?  We have 21 days to try. 

The subject that I have chosen for this post, The Simple Blessings of Christmas', is one that is often dismissed in our minds in the rush of 'things'.  We are in a hurry to get everything in order as we have planned every year or think that we should have in the very same fashion.   Well, every Christmas, we much do this or that because 'this' is what we have always done.  Perhaps, it would be helpful to look at 'this'.  What is 'this' that we must be about?  Are we enjoying what we have done for years because we had done it the year before and the year before that?  

As I was reflecting on Christmas this year, my thoughts reflected on the 'Reason for the Season'.  The Simple Blessings of Christmas came to mind.  Christmas has always and, I pray, always will be about 'Love'.  How simple is this?  'Love' isn't running ones legs off to go shopping.  'Love' isn't spending money that one doesn't have or should not be spending and 'Love' isn't fretting about this and that before Christmas Day arrives.  So, since we have looked at what 'Love' isn't, perhaps, it would be helpful to look at what 'Love' is.  

'The Simple Blessings of Christmas'

'Love' to me is 'simple'.  It is caring and sharing and giving ones time and communicating in harmony.  'Love' is giving thanks and appreciating all of the blessings that we have been given. 'Love' is kind.  'Love' doesn't  cost money.  'Love' is a gift that keeps on giving after Christmas has passed.  'Love' is remembering our family and friends with a hug, phone call and/or a greeting card.  'Love' is saying; I'm sorry and I love you. 'Love' can be as simple as 'listening'. 'Love' is being thankful for 'Jesus' Birthday on Christmas Day.   This is the 'reason for the season'.  Simply said:  We love YOU, we Thank YOU and we Celebrate Jesus' birth on Christmas Day. 

Until next time
God Bless 
Doris

Memorial Day Holiday - United We Stand

 

 

There are so many reasons that people celebrate the Memorial Day Holiday.

As I think about so many of us spending this time to relax, picnics, camping, Indy 500 race, summer activities, visiting families and friends and so many other activities, I hope all of us do not forget the real meaning of this holiday. 

Our Freedom is priceless and taken for granted.  May we pause and give thanks for the many that have dedicated their lives and services to fight for our freedom.  Without those people, we would not be enjoying the many events that we have been and are enjoying this weekend. 

Let us give thanks and pray for the many families that have lost their loved ones fighting for our freedom.

We salute all Veterans of War and the many that are serving our country today.  May God Bless each and every one!

As we are experiencing many evil and harmful acts in our world today, may we never forget that there are some treasures in our trials. Perhaps, they are  designed to shake us free from earth-shackles.  It is very hard to find secure reasons why things happen the way that they do.  It is very easy to lose hope. 

However, there are other blessings that hopefully reveal 'a higher power' of love and hope to strengthen our faith.  Those blessings might be through sunshine, flowers, birds, friendships, music, answered prayer.  Plus, these blessings can give us insight and reflection as to the many blessings that we do have and experience everyday.  These can be powerful 'tools' to bring us back on track to 'a purpose and goals' to strive to support and encourage our  'soldiers' that are fighting each and every day for our 'FREEDOM'.

May we always and ever search for a deeper treasure as we go through each day.  It might be a miracle as to what we find along the way.



 

'Faith does not concern itself with the entire journey.  One step is enough.'  by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman

 

Until next time

God Bless

Doris