Monthly Archives: November 2013

The joy of the family coming from many different points makes me realize the true blessings of this day.I wish that every person in the world could experience the beauty of being loved and cherished by others.Some believe that approaching … Continue reading →

As i sit around the fesive table this Thanksgiving I will feel the presence of two dear friends who died recently.Colleen and John were two parts of my life that brought warmth and love to my heart. They were completely … Continue reading →

Where does one begin to enumerate the blessings that have flowed through one’s life?In my case without any question the love and devotion of family is at the head of the list. But also there are the incredible friends that … Continue reading →

There are many families that have through the years experienced family members that have for many reasons broken away from their roots.There are always two sides to what caused the breech and as time goes on it is often more … Continue reading →

It is worthwhile to at least occasionally pause and be grateful for what I have. Early on it seems that there are so many desires and wishes to obtain certain objects or achievements that it is easy to ignore what … Continue reading →

A funeral service in reality is a classroom setting about life. Yesterday at John Curran’s memorial Mass point after point was driven home about the meaning and legacy of life. The number of persons who traveled from near and far … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving should be more than a national holiday. It should be something that daily reminds us of the gifts and treasures that are part of our lives. Remembering those who touched our lives who will no longer be at the … Continue reading →

For many persons there is a deep belief that there is life after death. However, there are probably as many who believe that when death comes it is the total end of life with nothing after. One thing I know … Continue reading →

It never ceases to amaze me that any act of kindness seems to have a boomerang effect. A kind word or gesture that seems so insignificant at the time it is given often has lasting meaning. Over and over I … Continue reading →

When you throw a pebble into a lake the ripples from that tiny piece of stone go on and replicate the initial movement in the water. My friend Colleen Welsh died yesterday ,and her life was similar to the pebble … Continue reading →