On school break this spring, my daughter and her family took a trip to Arizona.
We lived there many years before moving back to the east, so the territory is familiar to my daughter. She actually grew up in Tucson.
Upon their return, she handed me a white paper bag from a darling shop in Sedona.
Inside was a little gourd and inside of it was a sweet little manger scene.
It looks like a piece from a South American country.
I just love it and plan to keep it out all year!
It's always wonderful that someone has thought of us, right?
They not only thought of us, but they made the effort to get us a card, sign it, and then send it.
It's a very kind and loving gesture to send a card.
Some people say greeting cards are old-fashioned and on their way out but not for me! I hope to always send and receive them!
Simple cards are very appreciated and extra special ones are definitely loved.
The flowers at the top of this post are made from paper and came inside a very special greeting card from my daughter and her family for Mother's Day.
Opening the card revealed the bright, cheerful, and colorful floral bouquet!
Gotta love that one!
DO YOU STILL SEND OUT GREETING CARDS? DO YOU LIKE RECEIVING THEM?
It's like getting ready to write on a blank blackboard, chalk in hand, and fresh ideas in one's head.
Mother's Day has come and gone. It was a blessed one here.A really great part of it was receiving, from my daughter and son-in-law, a truly gorgeous supertunia, pink and purple, plant that now hangs outside the apartment door.
Lunch will be leftover "pho," my absolute favorite Vietnamese soup which was also part of the gifts received from my daughter and her husband.
Here's hoping the new week will be awesome, with many goals accomplished, good health, and even some laughter.
At least, that's what I hope for you!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO MOTHERS EVERYWHERE!
MAY YOUR DAY BE BLESSED.
As kids, there were many ceremonies at church to honor the Mother of Christ.
There were living rosaries on the church lawn, crowning of the Blessed Mother on the church altar, and many, many songs sung in her honor.
Yes, I grew up with the of the Blessed Mother, very close to my heart.
She was kind, loving, and dedicated to her son, Jesus.
I can only imagine how hurt and traumatized Mary was, to see her only son whipped, spat upon, humiliated, and then nailed and hung from a cross. He was innocent but was still willing to die via crucifixion.
His rising from the dead three days later, however, must have restored Blessed Mary's in humanity and Her faith in all that is good.
Her son would live again!
Now that May is here again, I brought my statue of the Blessed Mother Mary out of the bedroom and placed it onto the small kitchen table.
She must have a place of honor all through this month.
Roman Catholics throughout the world have cause to rejoice with the announcement that there is a new Pope at the Vatican.
He is the very first American to ever be appointed to the important and vital role of Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Because he spent so much of his life as a missionary in Peru, South America, many don't even mention his being primarily American.
On a personal note, the Pope is so imperative because he gives hope to millions of his followers.
He is close to God and has great influence in a world that desperately needs compassion, hope, and joy right now.
A warm welcome to Pope Leo XIV!
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