Hello All, I know everyone is looking forward to the holiday weekend. An opportunity to be with family. An opportunity for grilling out. The unofficial start of summer and vacations. Please sometime during this weekend, just pause – breathe deeply – and send thanks to the many men and women of the United States Military who died serving our great country. They gave their all for the freedoms we enjoy today – they served with incredible bravery – they performed incredible heroic acts. One of my favorite definitions of heroism is that it is “a position of the heart” – “connected with humanity, guardians of their welfare, with love for God…

Hello All, Looks like we have turned a corner with the pandemic! I am praying that this good news continues. Though I will be the first to admit, I have not quite graduated to taking off my mask yet, even though I am fully vaccinated. And neither has little mom. Took me a year to get it straight – LOL! I expect I will be a bit cautious for a little longer. It may also be my new habit to mask up during flu season, because all of these processes definitely made an impact on the flu! The reason I am writing about the future being bright is because of…

Hello All, I love the first two weeks of May. Not only because I love Spring (my second favorite season), but because it is also when three important recognition weeks occur. Three weeks where we celebrate people who have chosen professions that make a difference across the nation and the world – teachers, nurses and all of the professions in the hospital – all who are beacons of hope, light and love. As John Kennedy said, “We must find time to stop and thank people who make a difference in our lives.” Teacher Appreciation Week was May 2nd through May 8th. John Wooden said “I think the teaching profession contributes more…

Hello All, Rumi gave us this wonderful quote: “We are born of love; love is our mother.” Rumi, a Persian mystic and poet, was born in 1207 and died in 1273. To this day, centuries later, he remains one of the world’s most read poets. His wise words about life and love are just as profound today as they were in the 13th century. One of my favorites of his quotes is one I try to live by: “Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be in love.” And the one that is appropriate for this blog is “Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for…