Please pray for...

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our sisters and brothers
 in Central and South America who

are living with the results of recent heavy rain. Take a minute

to send them your love and concern, which will give them

strength and hope.

Let us also remember
all of the creatures affected by the rains,
with

their habitats destroyed.  Thank you.

Simple things can become special blessings...

My sister was with me this past weekend and we went to Great Harvest Bread Co. for breakfast.
They have a wonderful sandwich called "The Gorilla"; mashed bananas, natural peanut butter and granola on the bread of your choice, then grilled.. you can add bacon if you choose.


The last time I was there, I was told that until they could get good bananas they were not offering "The Gorilla!" So this time I came prepared, I brought my own banana. Everyone had a good laugh when they saw my yellow banana. I chose NOT to have a Gorilla and had their egg and cheese sandwich instead. End of "banana story"? NO!

After my sister and I had sampled Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, so moist, Blueberry Bread and Pumpkin Scones topped with a Maple Spread, we sat down for our breakfast!

As we were eating, one of the servers came over to our table and asked me if she could purchase my banana! Purchase it..no.. I said take it..! A family had come into the bakery and their child was all excited about having "The Gorilla"!! My banana was needed for the sandwich! I was delighted as to how things turned out and couldn't believe that a simple banana was blessing so many!!

The server blessed me with a coupon for a free loaf of bread...and a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread would be coming home with me because of her generosity.

What started out as a playful joke, turned out to be a beautiful blessing! My sister and I decided that from now on when we come to Great Harvest...I was in charge of making sure we had a beautiful yellow banana!

Think about the simple joys of every day....and try not to take them for granted...! Your coffee...your fresh cheese...even your bananas!!

Sunshine....

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As we moved through the rainy days with the sun peeping in and out I realized that I had a choice about how I would "look at" gray, rainy days!

 I often see the gray of the rainy days and determine ah what a gray rainy day..and that is not just an observation of the elements of the day but my "label" for how the day will be.  Gray and rain = yuck!!

I have chosen to see those gray rainy days in a different way... Like the brilliant golden yellow of this rose.. I now try to "Be the Sun" , on those gray rainy days.. If the sun is not visible.. I will be the sun for myself and those I come in contact with.  What a difference a smile can be for some one. I can do that.! I can acknowledge those I meet with a simple Good Morning..! 

I was walking down a long hall to an appointment when a woman passed me wearing a vibrant colored top that just made her glow...so I said" That color top is wonderful on you!"  She was taken off guard.. surprised and then said.. "You made my day!!"  Wow...her words brought my day more alive as well...Sooooooooo

When the gray days appear..I will Be the Sun as best I can... Like the song said many years ago : "You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine.. you make me happy when days are gray"....
Oh yes... and when the rains were not heavy, I chose to enjoy being showered by each and every drop!!

All for one and one for all..

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All the elements of this photo are needed

to reflect the full beauty of the Rose..

We too, are meant to grow alone and together...

May we reach out and trust the gift of each other!

Beauty and Simplicity...

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A dance of Beauty and Simplicity..

Let us BE who we are..

and allow others the same Gift!!

In our daily lives...

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May we find the rainbow behind the clouds!!

More family members need prayer..

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So many people and places are in need of support and care as they experience difficult and painful times and events. I just read that there was a strong earthquake in northeast India and Nepal along with the pain at the air show and the violence in our cities and towns.  And let's not forget our sisters and brothers of the natural world, the animals and plants..they too suffer in an even more direct manor from earthquakes, storms and violence since their habitats have been destroyed and demolished

Would you please take a minute and send your love and prayer to them.  Just to know that others are thinking of you at a difficult time can often give one the strength to take the next step!

May all beings know of our love and our care, we send you strength, love and peace.  May cities, towns  villages and countries come together as the family that they can be for the benefit of all in that city, town, village and country. We love you and we are with you in your pain.  We are all one family and we care about each and every member!!