Peace

 Relishing

The joy

Of simplicity

These days

Is bringing

The heart peace

prayer

 On this day

May I be 

Aware of suffering

Yet not make

It my own

Prayer

 God grant 

Me the serenity

To love 

Others

I can’t stand

Give me

Hope 

Love 

Joy

And protection

Favorite things

 Another round of things about me

I love a coffee table book. So much beauty. I could look at it over and over again

I love a cute magnet

I love a banana nut muffin

I try to be creative even if it’s not my strong suit

I’m trying to get in the holiday spirit

Rambles

 When I’m on vacation, one stop I must make is to a church, and NYC was no different. I told my best friend, if I did anything, I knew where I had to go. St.Patrick’s Cathedral didn’t disappoint. For all its outward beauty, it’s what I found inside that captured my attention. I got peace in the middle of chaos. Quiet surrounded by noise. My soul desired it. Craved it, as if I were a kid begging for candy. For all my travels, the churches and cathedrals hold my heart. Assisi, Montreal, and New York City are in good company. Spiritual quiet and holy silence. My body from head to toe demands it. And it got it. 

The church provides me physical rest and spiritual refreshment. As I look up in awe once again, I’m reminded how He is the only balm to my weariness. Jesus, you give me what I can’t give myself. And that is a blessing and a miracle. I wonder how He continues to sustain me even when I doubt His ability to do it. 

I’m grateful that You give me, and continue to do so the strength to rise each day. 

happies

 Happies

Christmas card season

Delicious sweet treat

Bing Crosby

My Christmas tree

You

Roar

 When anxiety 

Rises up 

In me

May a quiet

Faith roar

In response

That says

I’m here

To guide

And lead

You into

A hope

That can’t

Be dispelled