The Second Thanksgiving

One year ago, I was scrambling to find my footing on a new, single life.  Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, was tough but good friends stepped up and took me in for the holiday.  A year later, I have no problem with Thanksgiving plans.  I didn’t even hesitate at the thought.

This year, I have a lot of friends with whom I will be celebrating Thanksgiving and in my hometown, too. I’ve been so busy the last week and a half with buying food and preparing side dishes for 10+ people.  I’ve received multiple invites to celebrate the day with others, too.

This is a great sign to me of how quickly I am capable of healing. This second Thanksgiving is so wonderful because it’s being done on my terms with God’s blessing. I cannot adequately express the emotion regarding the blessings I have. God is great.  I will spend time in Adoration.

“If I could have suffered more for you, I would have.” – Jesus, Revelations of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Pass the gluttony, please!

Buttery mashed potatoes, gravy, and possibly a side of sin!

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Hang Time

Sweet Adoration!  I stopped by to “hang” with my Lord, to leave some intentions behind for some people who really need some prayers (including myself).  I just miss Him.  I know He’s always around, but I can’t quite explain just why I feel so much closer to Him near the Eucharist.   Those who know, enlighten me.  In any case, it was nice to give thanks.  I’m glad the Church has this tradition.

Recapping Mr. Ray and Thanks

Couple of things to reflect on my Friday night:

Last night, my heart was burning (figuratively).  I was sad.  I was alone.  But I had a ticket to attend a lecture by Steve Ray on the topic of Mary (Mary, Real Girl and Woman of Mystery). It was extremely good.  Steve Ray is a converted Catholic