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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Deo Gratias

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"If the only prayer you ever say in your life is thank you, it will be enough." - Meister Eckhart


Colleen, from her inspiring blog Thoughts on Grace, hosts this wonderful meme each Wednesday. She says, "Deo Gratias is Latin for Thanks be to God. Remembering to give thanks for all of our blessings, big & small, helps us to find God in our everyday moments and gives us an attitude of gratitude!"

Each week, I join Colleen in remembering & sharing the many blessings in my life. This is such a great exercise for me, helping me to focus on the good that truly is happening in my life, no matter how many trials & stresses I may have.
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1) Matt's guardian angel was watching over him yesterday when he car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. I called the local police dept. & one of their officers met him there, then helped push him to a safe location. Deo Gratias! 

2) We just got a new internet service...decently priced & much faster! Deo Gratias! 

3) Because of the new internet service, we were able to change our living room around to a better layout. I really like it!  Deo Gratias! 

4) Today's weather is gorgeous...mid 70s & a nice breeze blowing through the windows. Deo Gratias! 

5) Yesterday morning, while The Prophet had a meeting w/ our deacon for Confirmation, I spent some time w/ Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Deo Gratias!

Monday, August 11, 2014

Light in the Darkness


"All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." ~ St. Francis of Assisi

Let us be that single candle, spreading light into a dark world!

Welcome to my Light in the Darkness meme! (If you missed my post on the inspiration for this meme, you can read all about it HERE.)

This is the place to share good things that are happening in our world...whether it's a link to a news article/video, something from your personal experience...anything good that can bring light into darkness!
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I've known Mary Lenaburg & her family online for several years now. Even though we've never met in person, I consider her a dear friend & sister in Christ. She's been a BIG source of inspiration for me as she openly shares the ups & downs of life & especially of their BEAUTIFUL special needs daughter, Courtney. One of the things I love about her writing is that she keeps it real...there's no constant, only show the Pollyanna fluff to her blog. She shares the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly, the laughter, & the tears! It's all there!

Today, I'm sharing her most recent blog post, about their recent hospitalization for Courtney. If anyone is able to spread light in the darkness of this world & the dark side of special needs parenting, it's Mary! I encourage you to also take the time & read the "My Story" link at the top of her blog page. You WON'T be sorry! What a wonderful wife, mother, friend to all!