And My Heart Soars

The beauty of the trees, 

the softness of the air, the fragrance

of the grass speaks to me.

The summit of the mountain,

the thunder of the sky, 

the rhythm of the sea speaks to me.

The strength of the fire, the

taste of the salmon, the trail of

the sun, and the life that never

goes away, they speak to me.

And my heart soars.

-Chief Dan George Tslei-Waututh

 

  I saw this poem while on vacation this past week. It just really hit home. Summer is a great time to rediscover how incredibly beautiful God made this world. I am just in awe! I watched a deer gently descending towards the edge of the river, turtles bobbing their heads above the water before diving down, and a red tail hawk flying overhead while kayaking. It felt like a creation prayer enfolding in front of me. I felt very blessed to be wrapped up in this prayer.

 You don't even have to leave your own yard to experience the beauty of God. His beauty is all around us. So be sure to slow down long enough this summer to take a stroll with God and let Him open your senses to His creative power. 

-Susan

Come Back to Me Dear Child

 

-Susan

What's The Answer?

 

So Thankful to Be Blessed

    I am blessed.  Some days that is difficult for me to say, and some days it comes more easily.  Like most people, I have my ups and downs, and plenty of difficult moments. I am not blessed with an easy carefree life, instead I feel like most of my blessings come as gentle little raindrops refreshing me and calling me to draw closer to God. As I prepare for Thanksgiving I would like to thank God for all these little moments. 

       

So Thankful

Thank you God for putting so many smiles in my life  

which made me feel happy and loved.

Thank you for those moments you helped me to see things clearer

and for giving me people who help me see things differently.

Thank you God for bringing loved ones to my aid 

when I thought no one else was listening.

Thank you for all the outstretched hands

that generously helped me and made me stronger.

Thank you for all those moments you allowed me to feel

 Your peace amidst my inner storms.

Thank you for those moments when life excited me                   

and laughter flowed with family and friends.

Thank you for the changes that I expected,

and all the changes I resisted.

Thank you for Your gentle touch of healing,

and for quieting the screams inside my heart.

Thank you for dwelling within me-

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

I am so thankful.

I am blessed.

-Susan

May Blessings

St. Anthony

  Today is the feast day of St. Anthony!  I am very inspired by St. Anthony, and he feels like a close friend to me.  Sure he has helped me find my lost items more times than I like to admit, but more importantly, he has helped me find God's love.  St. Anthony saw God in everything around him.  He encouraged others to discover God in the every day experiences of life, and his example inspires me to try to do the same.  I would like to share my prayer to St. Anthony:  

      Come find me St. Anthony 

       For I am lost; 

         Stumbling and distracted,

         Scared and selfish,

         I turned, and then turned away.

         Hear my cry-

         My pain and sorrow, 

         Return me back home

         To my loving Father.

                                                               -Susan

Pentecost Sunday

-Susan

The Moment

-Susan

In This Room

A Valentine Message

---  Susan

Make Each Moment Count

Share kind words, smiles, and hugs.

Be honest & trustworthy.

Don't take what isn't yours.

Love people more than money.

Let your faith be your greatest fortune.

Make good choices for yourself and for others.

We touch each other's lives more than we know.

We were created by an all-loving God.

We were created to love.

Remember, God never asked us to get ahead.

He asked us to follow.

Walk slowly and carefully,

And let each moment,

each seed,

and each step,

Plant goodness into your soul.

-Susan

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

-Susan

The Call

Happy All Saints Day!

-Susan

Mary's Hands

Feast of Mary,  Mother of God

I hope my poem inspires you to spend some special time with Mary tomorrow!
-Susan

Light a Candle of Hope for the World

  Another night went by as I listened to the news completely stunned and numb.  My heart goes out to all the victims and families whose lives have been forever changed.  I turned off the tv and decided to pray for the world.  For a long time I sat in silence begging for wisdom, peace, and some understanding.  Hours passed and I heard no words.  But slowly, I felt an urging inside to write a few words which I will share with you.  It is a candle of hope for the human race.  I hope it inspires you to light your own candle of hope and pass it along.  Perhaps if we all join in lighting a candle, our vision of the world will be clearer and brighter.

God Bless,

Susan

The Words You Choose

Choose your words carefully
It really does matter, for you see
What you say reflects a lot
About the type of person you want to be.

God gave you a brain to fill with thoughts
About friendship, love, and care;
But He never intended your tongue
To hurt others with anger and despair.

You may think who will care
If I tear someone down to size?
They deserve it.  Their evil and
Their cruelty you despise.

But that person you just ripped apart
Happens to be God's child,
And God's Will for us includes remarks
Which are tolerant and mild.

There was a crowd of people once
Who just got carried away.
They just kept screaming a few little words,
Crucify Him today.

Well who would have thought those screaming words
Could cause such a terrible riot?
But the politicians of the day kept listening
Until eventually they bought it.

For they said this man is evil,
An enemy to all.
They took a whip and beat Him
Until all He could do was fall.

He fell three times while carrying the cross.
It was heavier than anyone could see.
Because it was loaded down with words of hate
Words that were said by you and me.

So you see it makes a difference
The words you choose each day.
They can bring a person up-
Or take their life away.

-Susan

The Eyes of my Savior