Fathers’ Blessing I give thanks for all expressions of fatherly love. My relationship with my father may have been positive and nurturing or difficult and challenging. He may have been a strong presence during my childhood, or he may have been absent. We may be part of each other’s lives today, we may be estranged,…
Category: family traditions, celebrations
Spirituality from Daily word “Celebrate” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria “Celebrar”)
Celebrate I celebrate life today! As I grow older, I receive and appreciate all I see, hear, feel, taste, and smell as a gift from the Divine, an opportunity to grow and to develop into who I have come here to be. Basking in the presence of God, I am filled. I give joyously and…
FATHER’S DAY POEMS: “A Father’s Role” by Trina Graves
A Father’s role for his daughter
Is so important and crucial too
She constantly learns so much from him
He is a guide, her whole life through
FATHER’S DAY POEMS: “Father: The Changing Role” by Trina Graves
“Father: The Changing Role” Each generation brings change To all the roles of family As each new unit forms Different ways are clear to see We are moulded by the experiences Shaped in our early childhood Our parents views of their roles Became the truth we understood Different families merge In life, their ways and…
FATHER’S POEMS: “Today’s Father” by Trina Graves
Today’s Father The Father of today Is free to take his role In any direction he wants He can set his own goal Fathers of the past Were shackled to society Having to always fit in Blinkered from other ways to be Not allowed at the birth No sharing of the nurturing Only some playing…
POEMS: “Photographs” by Trina Graves
“Photographs” May 23, 2019 Trina GravesLeave a comment A split second of time Frozen for all to see Photographs are treasures Capturing memories clearly Beautiful scenes full of colour People smiling having fun Whether a garden in winter Or an exotic paradise of sun Our Earth is abundantly rich Opulent beauty wherever you look Landscapes,…
POEMS: “Our Little Needs” by Edgar Albert Guest
A little more of kindness, a little less severe,
A little more of sweetness, a little less austere,
A little more of honor and less of business greed,
See, brother, see how little it is we really need!
MOTHERS’ POEMS: “The Greatest Blessing” by Trina Graves
The Greatest Blessing April 6, 2019 Trina GravesLeave a comment The greatest blessing of my life Was in becoming a Mother Truly blessed three times in all A Divine Blessing above any other The greatest treasures bestowed on me Worth more than diamonds and gold Were the lives of my precious children Still…
LOVE POEMS: “To the Love of my Life “Happy Birthday” (“Al amor de mi vida: “Feliz cumpleaños”) Amira
To the Love of my Life: “Happy Birthday” My heart is full of gratitude, Love expands with each heart beat, Every moment, everything, Fills my life with beatitude! You are my Love, my shining Star, My grounding rock, the refreshing rivers through my veins, The Sun that fills my life with Light! …
POEMS: “Family Stories” by Trina Graves
We all love to hear stories
It’s why we read and watch TV.
But not many understand that
The greatest stories are of family.
Relationships with people
Is what life is all about.
Tips for Easter: A time for renewal & inspiration… (from an older post)
Here are some ideas on how to get inspired during this beautiful time:
Happy Mother’s Day UK!!! POEMS: “Mother’s Day” by Trina Graves
Mother’s Day March 30, 2019 Trina GravesLeave a comment Mother’s Day in the UK Is on the fourth Sunday of Lent A day when earlier Christians To their ‘Mother’ church went Visiting their ‘Mother’ church Where they grew up, long ago A place of ‘Home’ to worship Their thankfulness to bestow And now Mother’s Day…
