A Prayer for Aimee

Aimee - pronounced ay-MEE,

of French origin meaning: "Beloved Friend"

I met a special woman

"Young lady" oh so wise

Her words were like a melody

And God's light shone in her eyes

She said her ears were failing

Yet somehow she could hear

Kindness all around her

Joy, both far and near

She said her eyes were weak

Yet somehow she could see

Goodness in her neighbors

And the heart of true beauty

Sitting there beside her

The sunlight in her hair

I knew that God was with us

She was a living prayer

I met a special woman

"Young lady" oh so wise

Her words were like a melody

And God's light shone in her eyes

Today I Pray...

...for my new friend Aimee,

thank you for sharing the joy that is on your heart

your attitude uplifts and heals the people around you

...for my Dad,

thank you for being such a fighter

and giving your all to getting better for your family
...for my Mom,

thank you for loving and giving so much of yourself

to everyone you meet.

You will never know how many lives you've touched

just by being you. Every day you make the world a better place

...to God,

thank you for sending so many amazing blessings into my life

"With three things I am delighted, for they are pleasing to the Lord and to men: Harmony among brethren, friendship among neighbors, and the mutual love of husband and wife." Sirach 25:1

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......unconditional love

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Reflections

Quiet grey morning
The rain falls
And plays a somber melody

A crash of thunder
Lightening strikes
And the memories
come flooding back

Memories of a day
When our lives were changed
Forever

We screamed
We cried
We hugged
We lit candles
We raised flags
We reached out to comfort strangers

Quiet grey morning
The rain falls
Like tears from heaven

We will never forget



Today I Pray...

...for the heroes
whose valor left an indelible mark on our hearts
...that you are at peace

...for the families
whose lives were forever changed on this day
...that you are comforted

And with mercy...
...for the souls whose hearts
hold so much anger and hatred
...that somehow you hearts find peace

Today

I'm trying my best...

Today I Pray...

...for Your patience
...for Your wisdom
...for Your strength

It Doesn't Matter

Some say that prayer
doesn't matter

It's a useless waste of time

That no one
hears your cries
and most certainly
no one answers

Some say it doesn't matter

I say
Perhaps they're right...

It doesn't matter...
...what color your skin
...or the color of your hair

It doesn't matter if...
...you're young or old
...weak or strong
...woman or man
...rich or poor
...Gentile or Jew

Prayer is about faith.

It's about believing
in something bigger than you

It's about asking
for God's guiding hand
Upon your shoulder

It's about opening your eyes
and ears
and trusting in His plan

It's about realizing
...even in the darkest hours
That you are exactly where
you are meant to be

And in those hours
It's about
finding light
...and purpose
...and His unfailing love




Today I Pray...

...for the believers

that you continue
to find comfort
in His love

...for the doubters

that you take a moment
to consider the possibilities
that are born of faith

...for the non-believers

that you consider that perhaps
there is an alternate truth to your words
...It doesn't matter

"Amen, I say to you, if you have faith and do not waver, not only will you do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' it will be done. Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive." Matthew 21:21-22