just a couple of nuts.

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WHAT IS A SISTER?

An ally, defender, a gentle arm bender

An honest debater, a story-relater

A planner, a lender, the perfect gift sender

A winer, a diner, an outfit designer

A meeter, a greeter, a chocolate eater

A debater, relater, a smile reinstater

A secret provider, an on-your-sider

A diva, a bopper, a tireless shopper

A snorter, a sniggerere, infectious giggler

A hugger and squeezer, playmate and teaser

A texter, a writer, a party inviter

A good-for-a moaner, a helper & phoner

A carer, comparer, a problem-sharer

A handbag borrower, a ring-tomorrower

A date fixer-upper & time for a cuppa

A listening ear, a loyal volunteer

A birthday surpriser & cherished adviser

A laugher, a kidder, anxiety ridder

A won’t let it rester & know you bester

THAT’S WHAT MAKES A SISTER!

(A Bespoke Verse.)

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*Disclaimer: one nut is nuttier than the other. (And tag – you’re it.)
Happy Birthday Little Sister! You're hardly annoying anymore.
Happy Birthday Little Sister!

hugs n’ blessings to my little sister, who’s hardly annoying anymore!

And it hurts.

Photo courtesy of Google.

It is a sad time in the World.

The recent events in Paris give us cause to pause in our lives and consider the effects of evil and our response to it.

One of the dangers of going through periods of distress, hurt, and heartache is that we’ll begin to doubt God’s goodness, and to think that He doesn’t care. Nothing could be further from the truth. And this is one of the reasons why it’s essential for us to spend regular time in God’s Word.  Scripture says: “In all their suffering He also suffered, and He personally rescued them. In His love and mercy, He redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years.” (Isaiah 63:9)

God hurts when we hurt. Remember Jesus weeping when He saw Lazarus’ family grieving? (John 11:35) The Bible clearly states that the Lord sympathizes with us. (Hebrews 4:15)  But He doesn’t stop there. As Isaiah says, He personally rescues us, lifts us up, and even carries us in times of hardship and pain.   e95d5a81e1a08e069146004b7430474a

God allows believers to experience adversity…but…Contrary to what the enemy would have us believe, God does not enjoy the hurting of His children. Jeremiah wrote: “For the Lord does not abandon anyone forever. Though He brings grief, He also shows compassion according to the greatness of His unfailing love. For He does not willingly afflict or cause them sorrow.” (Lamentations 3:31-33) Just as God allows pain to enter our lives, He sends healing and restoration. Is there anything you and I can do to help this process along? Yes, there is. We can cooperate with God by earnestly seeking Him in prayer, praise, and the study of His Word. And we can ask Him to speak to our hearts, and to help us learn whatever lessons He has for us in our struggles. As we faithfully follow His lead, we will minimize the intensity and duration of our trials.

If you love God with all your heart, you have His promise that He will cause your hard times to profit you. (Romans 8:28) Claim that promise in faith today, and watch for His hand of favor and blessing right in the midst of your trials!  J.M Farro

Our parish priest, Fr. Larry Richards, reminded us during Sunday liturgy this past Weekend something very important.

“Hatred never has the last word.

God will always win!

We know the end of the story.”

(Click here to listent to Fr. Richard’s Homily in its entirety regarding our Christian response to the evil events in Paris.)

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May you forever

keep your eyes always on Jesus.

And remember…

Love always wins! 

hugs n’ peaceful blessings!

jumping jacks & toe touches!

it’s the monday giggles:

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At morning Mass today

the first reading had much to say!

“In those days there appeared in Israel men who were breakers of the law, and they seduced many people, saying:  “Let us go and make an alliance with the Gentiles all around us; since we separated from them, many evils have come upon us.”  The proposal was agreeable; some from among the people promptly went to the king, and he authorized them to introduce the way of living of the Gentiles.  Thereupon they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem according to the Gentile custom.”  1 Maccabees 1

HmmmmBreakers of the law

built a gymnasium.

(And that’s when it hit me!)

 I now know why my body is adverse to exercise…

It’s Breaking the Law!

(giggles!)

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hugs n’ blessings & morning walks that change the world!