Joy In Completion

Today I join Meri for Share the Joy.   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
celebrating the treasures in
all that surrounds me.

I must be open to it!        

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I just completed two prayer shawls.  There is such joy in finishing project.  There were times when prayer was more for me, because of a mistake I made several rows back, than for someone in need.  When you have finished there is also the anticipation of beginning anew.  And so today I begin again.

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Stitches of understanding
Rows of compassion
Prayer shawl made with love

~~~^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 and Share the Joy in HOPE

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
celebrating the beauty in
a diamond thats name is
HOPE

Hope Diamond Taken at the Smithsonian, 2007

I must be open to it!

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          With FAITH we learn trust        

HOPE gives life to tomorrow
But LOVE brings us peace
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So, trust in tomorrow gives rise to hope for peace.
At least that's my HOPE.

~~~^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 Garden

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
celebrating the beauty in
all that surrounds me.

I must be open to it!

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roses so fragile

beautiful and delicate

strong on slender stem

a fragrance so sweet

Scent of the holy angels

was creator sent

~~~^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!!! 

I'm also joining Lou Ceel at Haiku Friday.  Come play with words.  It's such a joy!!!

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
celebrating the beauty in
the gifts from outer space.

I must be open to it!

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Ron has had a love a meteorites for many years.  This is one that was so ugly on the outside I just had to ask why?  He said because they come from places we have never been and to him they are exciting.  Well, some time ago to prove that there is beauty in these "space objects" he cut on in half.  And the picture above is what was revealed.  Real beauty in crystalline form.

Falling stars at night
Brightest shooting stars above
A heavenly sight

~~~^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!!! 

I'm also joining Lou Ceel at Haiku Friday.  Come play with words.  It's such a joy!!!

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

a gorgeous sunset!!!
I must be open to it!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Joy in Tea Talk

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 decaf coffee with a little sweetener and cream


My teacup...a plain mug.

I'm feeling...rested.


On my mind...are the plans for this weekend.  The John Angotti's concert is Friday night and then we are off to INDY early Saturday morning for Lindsey's 1st Holy Communion.

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

beautiful as the Colorado Columbine.
I must be open to it!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Joy in Tea Talk

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...My very favorite Good Earth Tea


My teacup...is a delicate teacup.  It is so very dainty! 

I'm feeling... renewed.  I had a good rest last night and am ready to meet today!

On my mind...is the weekend.  It always seems to be so very busy anymore.  Thanks be to God for Wednesdays.  My day to catch up.  Saturday we go to Terre Haute to meet with Sr. Dorothy for Spiritual Direction and that evening is the Christ Renews His Parish potluck.  Sunday is the Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast at Holy Rosary, The Gathering of Providence Associates at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and CRHP team formation Sunday evening.  Whew!!!  Pray for me!!!!

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

beautiful color and it's contrasts.  I must be open to it!

Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day. - Henri Nouwen

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Quote by Henri Nouwen was offered today on face book by Ann Murray!  Thank you Ann!

The Joy in Tea Talk

I'm having...Good Earth decaf original tea.  I seem to be in a rut.  I'm enjoying these days the Good Earth Tea...EVERYDAY

My teacup... is the one I purchased on a shopping trip with my daughter-in-law, Kelly, when she and David lived in California.  It brings back grand memories of the aroma of strawberries and lemons.

I'm feeling... refreshed.  Yesterday, was a wonderful day.  I had a facial, had my hair cut and visited the dentist to have my teeth cleaned.  I feel like a new woman!

On my mind...This coming weekend and all it has to offer.  Friday night is Twilight on the Trail.  A gathering and fundraiser for the Newburgh Parks Department and Touch INC., a cancer outreach. There's the District Marching Band contest in Jasper,  Mass and dinner with Fr. Tim in St. Anthony, IN and Sunday the Day of Rest!

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.

Autumn's full glory
Anticipate the beauty
Appreciate it!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

~Tea Talk~&~Share the Joy~

Tea to the English is really a picnic indoors.

~Alice Walker~

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I'm having...Original Good Earth Tea, decaffeinated.

My teacup...resting on the new Keurig Personal Brewer. The sun is rising and it will be another glorious day.

I'm feeling...Refreshed.  Well restedl and looking forward to this new day.

On my mind...is work today.  Will also be working at the church's summer social tonight. That is always fun and since it will be cooler this year definitely more comfortable.

Wishing all a wonderful day and plans for a beautiful weekend!  And won't you please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe I need to find 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 so today this is my joy!

The joy of children at play.  The smiles on their faces and the laughter always is uplifting.

Please remember to mark your calendar for this year's Adventure Tour Express.  It begins again next Wednesday!