A Catholic couple. Searching for God in the ordinary. Helping others do the same.
Have you ever read something over and over to the point where you can pretty much recite it from memory? The Pledge of Allegiance, The Serenity Prayer, any Taylor Swift song… A few days ago I was praying with the Gospel, Mark 6:45-52. Jesus had just performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes then…
A few months ago I found myself in a bit of desolation (well, maybe more than a bit). Sadness would overtake my spirit and, without any reason, tears would well. My hubby would come home to a wife with mascara stained cheeks. No energy. In bed by 7pm. ‘Blah’ was how I saw the world….
Someone, anyone, tell me how to show authentic gratitude while in a state of depression. Go ahead. I’m listening… Please don’t tell me to, “Pray that God will lift the depression,” “Just tell Jesus only one thing you’re grateful for,” or “God knows how you feel.” I’ve told others these same things. Intellectually I know…
I did it. I can’t blame anyone else. I moved the step to our high bed and forgot to move it back. I misstepped on the misplaced step and fell hard on the floor. I broke my wrist. The fall happened so quickly, I wasn’t able to tell the ER nurse how I landed when…