At the end of the day, it’s not about what you possess or what you’ve achieved. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.
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A New Day
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables My daughters grew up following the whimsical adventures of Anne of Green Gables, with her memorable antics and quotable musings. A… Read More
Happy Birthday, Papa!
He will be 97 years old in a few days, my sweet papa. I miss him terribly—his dry sense of wit, his stoic Norwegian temperament, his way of making you feel loved without saying it. He left three years ago as quietly as he lived,… Read More
A Thousand Lives
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” George R. R. Martin
Courage to Believe
Hope insists, despite evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits if we have the courage to believe. D. L. Norris In times of uncertainty, our hearts long for a return to normalcy and stability. We look for comforting signs that speak of consistency as… Read More
Gentle Companion
In the early days following the death of my precious mother, my heart was crushed. Grief was excruciating, life-draining. There is little doubt in my mind that even with the assistance of a support group, I had lost my way. I know that some thought my grief… Read More
New Beginnings
The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. The new year often feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to change undesirable habits and establish… Read More
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. Mark Twain Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was praised… Read More
A New Day
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with… Read More
Attitude of Gratitude
“The root of joy is gratefulness. It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” Brother David Steindl-Rast Gratitude is an internal expression of thankfulness for what one has. It is a recognition of wealth that is independent of… Read More