The fruit of Silence is Prayer.
The fruit of Prayer is Faith.
The fruit of Faith is Love.
The fruit of Love is Service.
The fruit of Service is Peace.
— Message printed on little cards given out by Mother Teresa, which she referred to as her “business cards”
Let me count the ways …
Toy trains hidden beneath the chair
Smudges on the glass
Whispers in my ear,
“Nana, time to get up!”
Boat rides
Wagon rides and playground dates
Bibs, blocks & bubbles
Picture books and color crayons
Soft blankets, stuffed animals & dolls
Absent … for a time
Someone to water flowers & herbs
Table setter, dishwasher
Pancake batter stirrer
Filler of animal bowls to the brim & beyond
Counting the days
’til we meet again
To fill that grandchild-spot
deep within my heart
Love you, Nana
Psalm 103. Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
He forgives your sins – every one.
He heals your diseases – every one.
He redeems you from hell – saves your life!
He crowns you with love and mercy – a paradise crown.
He wraps you in goodness – beauty eternal.
He renews your youth – you’re always young in his presence.
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