Tag: blessings

• UFF DA Revisited

  A few weeks ago I blogged about taking “Mary” (one of the people we care for) to the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles to get an official State ID card. She may need the Wisconsin ID to vote, but more urgently, she needs a State ID to cash in a U.S. Government Savings Bond. As…

  Marian

  July 8, 2014

  Assisted Living, God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

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• Thoughts on Gratitude

  Gratitude is the single most important ingredient to living a successful and fulfilled life. (Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books) Anna, the 92-year-old woman who lives with Mim and me, knows that very well. She is so appreciative of everything anyone does for her. “Thank you” is probably…

  Marian

  October 1, 2013

  Assisted Living, God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

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• Remembering

  On Memorial Day, patriotic concert planners and parade organizers try to get us to remember the wars our country has fought and the veterans who have made personal sacrifices for the benefit of all of us. That’s a good thing. We need to remember our history and we need to be thankful for the people…

  Marian

  May 27, 2013

  Assisted Living, Celebrations, Reflections

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