As many of you know, I was able to secure a job at my beloved homeless shelter through a state-funded program. I am loving it there. I organize, answer phones, organize, sort donations, organize, help people, organize, lighten the manager’s load, organize, etc. I love being able to dig my heels in and help out.Continue reading “A Future Sad Parting”
Author Archives: Rita
Urgent Prayer Request
I know, I have never posted twice in the same day, but this is really important! While my family and I were guests at the homeless shelter this past Summer, we met a gentleman we’ll call D. While we were fortunate to find a place, D did not have the same experience. He traveled toContinue reading “Urgent Prayer Request”
I Just Lost My Mind…and Spring!
Ok, so it’s Friday. I know. I know. I can’t believe I forgot to post yesterday! Head thunk (or what they call these days face palm. I like head thunk better!) Sooooo…what do you want to talk about? I, myself, have been struggling with a negative person in my life. He completely drains my energyContinue reading “I Just Lost My Mind…and Spring!”
Six Word Story #31
Happy memories surfacing make me smile.
What Do We Eat for Lent?
As a Roman Catholic, we have a close relationship with Jesus through Lent. Our sacrifices help to bring us closer to Our Lord. So, what do we eat? Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, actually yesterday! So…lunch and dinner. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday we, after the age of 18, are supposed to fast. I,Continue reading “What Do We Eat for Lent?”
The Huntress
You watch me through my window I am not aware I think I am free, escaped I am not You are always watching Waiting, you stare down at me Biding your time You have learned to be patient And will pounce when I least expect Mauling Devouring Consuming Ah, but you do not know myContinue reading “The Huntress”
A Dream? A Vision?
How much our pope loves Our Lady! How much Our Lady loves our pope! A blinding flash of light! Falling back Sitting in a chair Praying. Alright, everyone! You know I rarely post on Sundays and certainly not at the crack of dawn, but I suddenly woke up (yet didn’t think I was actually asleep!)Continue reading “A Dream? A Vision?”
A Thieves Party!
I have finally gotten up the courage to have a Young Living Thieves Cleaning Clean party! My party won’t be until March, but I’m very excited! March is the month where we are celebrating healthier cleaning with non-toxic products; namely Thieves products! My home is full of (well, not full, but well-stocked!!!) Thieves products. IContinue reading “A Thieves Party!”
Six Word Story #33
Snow swirled. Blood dripped. Life lost.
Valentine’s Day and My Absence
This time of year sort of depresses me. Usually it’s gloomy out, and the fact that my valentines are my kiddos only. 😔. I’ve been struggling lately with all of that. It’s not that I am not completely grateful for everything that I have and everyone that is in my life. It’s just hard knowingContinue reading “Valentine’s Day and My Absence”
GF Recipes and Writings 