Joy in Haiku

Today I join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

as a the appearance of Autumn Colors!

I must be open to it!
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Fall colors immerge
Crisp mornings and falling leaves
Great for a brisk walk

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

The Joy in Haiku

Today I join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

as a glowing disc in the West

I must be open to it!
~~~~~~~~~~
The glory of God!
It sets in the western sky
Praise and Thanksgiving!!!

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Share the Joy and Haiku My Heart

Today I join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

our resident tree frog.

He offered excitement and joy to the children.
I too must be open to it!


Tree frogs and children
The joy in discovery
Smiles on the faces.

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Joy In The Sunrise

Today I join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

As a sunrise on the High Plains

I must be open to it!

God's glory is seen
in each of His sunrises

here on the high plains

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart~Vacation

Vacation begins

into the sunset we drive

Anticipation 

Family gathers

Catching up with everyone

Glory be to God!

Looking forward to seeing Mom, Phil, Deb, Linda and Norm.  It's been a year and it's time to sit and chat and just experience being with them.  I am so very blessed!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart

Hotter'n blue blazes

Dreamin' 'bout cool mountain tops

Soon and very soon

Just two more weeks and then we'll be off to Montana and Colorado!!!  Thought the air may be sullied by smoke and ashes, there's nothing like the beauty of those grand old mountains!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Mosaic Monday

This week I missed Haiku My Heart...I hate it when that happens.  It give me a chance to use the "little gray cells" to challenge my grasp of the English language.  So in conjunction with Mosaic Monday I will add the haiku I didn't post earlier.

tender is new life

gentle is the love we give

to nurture and grow

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I have nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Weekend of Blessings

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...a cup of English Breakfast tea


My teacup...a Tea-rrific mug

I'm feeling...calm.  Even though my witness talk for Christ Renews His Parish is on Monday evening and I will be gone to a conference all weekend at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods I am confident that the Holy Spirit will be my guide.  Preparation is done.  Thanks be to God!  


On my mind...are the plans for this weekend.  We will be attending Women of Providence in Collaboration as a Providence Associate.  The speaker will be Reverend Ron Rolheiser, OMI and the topic is Providence:  Mystical Window on the World.  I cannot tell you how I look forward to hearing him speak!

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.
And this day has the potential of

being just as grand as

Four wonderful days
at Saint Mary-of-the-
Woods

I must be open to it!

~~~~~~~

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Indiana's own saint!

A retreat in June

 Wonderful days at The Woods

It's like coming home!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart

Enthusiasm

It's been lost and can't be found

O where has it gone?

For the last several months I seem to have lost the excitement I once had in writing this blog.  I've even toyed with the idea of discontinuing the blog, but as often happens for me I just can't let it go yet.  Maybe the enthusiasm will return.  Perhaps, the thrill of the comment will "feed the ego" and I'll feel inspired again.  Who knows...At any rate today, I have given a name to what is lacking.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!  

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart

Spring blossoms unlocked

Sweet aromas everywhere

Rest in the beauty

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart

Miner and his mule

In search of silver and gold

Hoping for riches

Seeking adventure

Looking for prosperity

But often found none.

Soon value is found

Finding what is real and true

Loyalty and friendship.

The miner and his mule are Stinky and Bernadine.  They are a reminder of the exciting past Virginia City once had.  A delightful man with a wonderful sense of humor and tales to tell.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy 

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart

Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado

Spring in the Canyon

The waters from the High Country

Renewing our hope.

Hope in all beauty

Hope in all things mystical

Holy and divine.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart

Friday happiness

Happy anticipation

Birthday party fun!!

Ainsley turns 9 years old and we will be off to INDY, not for the Super Bowl, to celebrate her birthday.  Mom and Dad plan an ice skating party.  will have camera in tow!!!  No I won't be putting on the ice skates though I did love to skate when younger.  A broken hip has no appeal to me!  Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

Haiku My Heart for Rebecca

Bouquet of flowers

Healing is the aroma

Healed by the Spirit

Sending you my prayers and best wishes, Rebecca.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!  

Cathy

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Haiku My Heart

God alone can give you the courage to overcome
nature and to make to him all the sacrifices he has
requires of you this year.
~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin~

~~~^J^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

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Haiku My Heart

Happy New Year to all and may 

God's blessing be abundant!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Give thanks!

Yes!

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

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Haiku My Heart

The anticipation does not diminish with age.  The Glory of this season is infectious and of all the "germs" with which one should be infected I think the gloria-in-excelius strain should be passed on to everyone.  I'm just saying, "Imagine an epidemic of peace, love, joy, and goodwill to ALL!!!!!"

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

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Candy Canes And Such Haiku

Candy cane cookies

Tasty morsels of delight

Just melt in your mouth

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Grotto at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
February, 2011

The Virgin most pure

Mother of all the faithful

Intercede for us.

Amen

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God

Cathy


~~Today's diversion~~

Now visit  Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

~Haiku My Heart~

We are family
A wonderful assortment
Smiles, laughter and cheer!!!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!!

Cathy


Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

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Haiku My heart

The Season's arrived

Gathering family and friends

Gratitude abounds!

There's turkey and rolls

Sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie

Best by far the hugs!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We'll be traveling to Charlotte, NC next week to share the love, joy and presence of the Creator and give thanks for all the treasures that abound in our lives with kids and grandkids.  Take time to reflect on the treasures you have been granted.  Mine are to-many-to-count!!!

I want to dedicate this post to Spadoman Joe.  He is a delight.  I treasure his visits each Friday.  Praying that the Spirit of healing will descend upon him and offer peace, tranquility and love knowing that family and friends have a treasure in him.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

CATHY

Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.