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To Live is to Change
Trust

To Live is to Change

ChooseJoyDaughterOctober 25, 2022January 10, 2025

Although two years have gone by since I first published the blog below, the topic is still quite relevant. In…

See and be Seen
Kindness

See and be Seen

ChooseJoyDaughterSeptember 25, 2022January 10, 2025

When he walked into the routine procedure room I didn’t expect his first words to be, “What do you do?”…

Love with All You have Left
Suffering

Love with All You have Left

ChooseJoyDaughterJuly 31, 2022January 10, 2025

My sister’s recent Facebook post of a cherished memory from six years ago caused my heart to stir in an…

Who is my Neighbor?
Love

Who is my Neighbor?

ChooseJoyDaughterJuly 21, 2022January 10, 2025

The aisle was crowded with locals and summer vacationers hoping to buy the delicious smelling baked goods emerging from the…

Better, not Bitter
Faith

Better, not Bitter

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 9, 2022January 10, 2025

I recently attended a Zoom meeting with leaders from my parish women’s group. I expected the gathering to be an…

Show Up
Ministry to Incarcerated Women

Show Up

ChooseJoyDaughterMay 13, 2022January 10, 2025

There are moments in life when it feels difficult to put one foot in front of the other. At times…

Words Matter
Kindness

Words Matter

ChooseJoyDaughterMarch 7, 2022January 10, 2025

After enduring frigid temperatures back home, the warm Florida sun beckoned us out among the lush green flora and endless…

Red Sea Moments
GratitudeTrust

Red Sea Moments

ChooseJoyDaughterFebruary 8, 2022January 10, 2025

Spending time with a dear friend on a recent cold morning reminded me of the simple blessings in life. We…

Plan B Life
FaithSuffering

Plan B Life

ChooseJoyDaughterJanuary 28, 2022January 10, 2025

Her comments caught me completely off guard. But she was so confident so sure of herself that I had to…

Make Every Moment Count
FaithGratitudeJoy

Make Every Moment Count

ChooseJoyDaughterJanuary 13, 2022January 10, 2025

The restaurant was bustling with holiday shoppers. Folks were standing in the doorway hoping to get a table. The air…

He Sees You
Faith

He Sees You

ChooseJoyDaughterDecember 3, 2021January 10, 2025

In the midst of the chaos and shocking news of today’s world, I stopped for a brief moment to immerse…

You Decide
Love

You Decide

ChooseJoyDaughterNovember 24, 2021January 10, 2025

As I pushed my overflowing cart full of stuff through the narrow aisle, something got in my way. I became…

A Burden can become a Blessing
HopeSuffering

A Burden can become a Blessing

ChooseJoyDaughterSeptember 22, 2021January 10, 2025

The glow of the afternoon sun against the green autumn meadow took my breath away. The scene was like something…

Love, Pray, Let Go
FaithHopePrayer

Love, Pray, Let Go

ChooseJoyDaughterSeptember 1, 2021January 10, 2025

When he got out of his car I was taken aback. I did not expect to see such a young…

It’s all how You Look at it
FaithPrayerTrust

It’s all how You Look at it

ChooseJoyDaughterJuly 31, 2021January 10, 2025

The entrance to the trail looked inviting. The sun shone bright, casting long shadows through lush pine trees onto the…

Can You Drink the Cup?
JoySuffering

Can You Drink the Cup?

ChooseJoyDaughterJuly 9, 2021January 10, 2025

I remember the day as if it was only yesterday. It was summertime, she arrived with a homemade dinner and…

Eat Local
FamilyGratitude

Eat Local

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 26, 2021January 10, 2025

We were eager to hit the road. I had no idea what to expect when we headed west for a…

Shine Bright Middle Child
FaithFamilyHopeJoyLove

Shine Bright Middle Child

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 20, 2021January 10, 2025

The pandemic has caused many folks to refrain from the once familiar family gathering. The carefree atmosphere and simple joys…

The Crossing Guard
KindnessLove

The Crossing Guard

ChooseJoyDaughterMay 18, 2021January 10, 2025

The late afternoon sun cast brilliant shadows along the worn, dusty trail. It was a delightful spring day in my…

I will be Love
KindnessLove

I will be Love

ChooseJoyDaughterApril 8, 2021January 10, 2025

When she entered the local food pantry, I could tell that she wanted to talk. I’ve known her for many…

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