May 30, 2022

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection is from The Little White Book:
“Memorial Day is said to have begun in Waterloo, New York, where, on May 5, 1866, the citizens honored the graves of the Civil War dead and flew flags at half mast.
Two years later, an organization of Army veterans designated May 30 ‘for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who had died.’ it came to be known as ‘Decoration Day.’
Memorial day is now a national holiday commemorating all who died in war, and is celebrated on the fourth Monday of May.”
Today, let us remember all those who died to make us free. I would like to remember my Uncle George who died in World War II. I was named in memory of him.?

May 29, 2022

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My reflection:
“Joy in your heart, your mind, your soul.
Happiness with yourself and with the world.
Harmony.
Courage to feel, to need, to reach out.
Freedom to let yourself be bound by love.
Friendship.
Wisdom to learn, to change, to let go.
Acceptance of the truth and beauty within yourself.
Growth.
Pleasure in all that you see and touch and do.
Peace with yourself and with the universe.” Maureen Doan
God gives us these important treasures in our life.?

May 28, 2022

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My reflection:
“Trust your God, pay attention to what your mind is telling you, and always follow your heart.
Sometimes the hardest times in our lives are what push us further, inspire us to be bolder, teach us about real hope, and help us to become the greatest version of that person we always hoped we’d be. (Ashley Rice)
For all the days when nothing seems to be going right… remember there will be plenty of days when everything goes better than
expected.
It’s important to believe in yourself and when you feel like you have the right idea to stay with it.”(Rosa Parks)
Let us remember that God is always with us even through the most difficult times.?

May 27, 2022

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My reflection:
“Dreams that are always deep enough to bless you, strong enough to guide you, and big enough to take you to the stars and beyond; small pleasures and big joys and happy skies that always shine down upon you; more smiles and laughter than you ever had before; contentment and well-being that follow you everywhere; all the things that mean the world to you; prayers that soar to heaven; and a guardian angel at your side. May every dawn be a place full of beauty and happy endings. May you feel glad in your heart, joyous in your spirit, and grateful for your life.”
Linda E. Knight

May 26, 2022

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My reflection:
“I wish I’d known that God would give me all the strength and faith I needed to go through some of my own tough times…. Perhaps I wouldn’t have been so afraid.” Maria Shriver
During difficult times it is important to reach out to God.?

May 25,2022

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection is from The White Book:
Jesus said: “The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. See I have made five more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come share your master’s joy.’” (Mt 25:20-21)
“This simple parable about a master who entrust his money to his servants, and then comes back for some accountability, applies to everyone.
Every gift that I have belongs to God, and I am to use that gift on behalf of God. To realize and truly believe that everything belongs to God can have tremendous implications.
To believe this and to put that belief into practice will make all the difference in the world.
When I die, God will ask me: “What did you do with the gifts I entrusted to you to use on my behalf?””
Let us pause and think about how we use the gifts that have been given to us by God

May 24, 2022

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My reflection:
“Don’t be afraid; believe.
Trust that the days ahead will be filled with peace and strength
and the future will be all
it is meant to be.
I am praying…
I am believing…
Believe with me.” Rick Norman

May 23, 2022

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My reflection:
“Sometimes it’s your turn
to play the music
to sing the song
to make a joyful noise
that can be heard
loud and clear
sometimes it’s your time
to take a stance
or a stand
or maybe to just jump up
and be the first
to dance
and sometimes it is your moment
to step up and step out
of your comfort zone
and claim your place
at the top
or in the circle or wherever
life is beckoning you
to show up” Minx Boren

May 22, 2022

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection:
Gifts of Strong People
“When they’re challenged, they know that they will not only survive but prosper. They learn from their mistakes and move on with grit and gratitude.
They use their strong feelings of joy, compassion, and love to build meaningful relationships. They remember that love never goes out of style and will never lose its importance.
They embrace the image of who they want to be and become the person no one else can be. They see themselves in full bloom.
They choose to be happy they know that they have but one life to live, and they are determined to live it well.
In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, strong people choose to celebrate life every day by being the best example of who they are” Donna Fargo
God gives us the gifts to be strong each day. ?

May 21, 2022

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My reflection:
“Positive thinking is a habit, like any other; we can practice it every day until it becomes second nature to us-
And along the way, transform our lives.” Washington L. Crowley