Peace is in your control!

"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Trust in Thee

Thank you, Kristin!

I will not doubt though all my ships at sea

Come drifting home with broken masts and sails,

I shall believe the Hand that never fails,

From seeming evil worketh good for me.

And though I weep because those sails are battered,


Still will I cry, while my best hopes lie shattered,

I trust in Thee.


- Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Friend in need of prayers!!!

I just got this note from my good friend Michael in Boston.  Please dedicate some time to pray for Jim and his family today and going forward. Miracles happen!!

"Just a few weeks ago one of my close friends came over for a visit with his 9 year old daughter.

Jim and I share Patriots season tickets and run a road race together on Thanksgiving.

While he was visiting we chatted about the usual things; sports, the market and most important family.

His daughter Julia is a freshman in High School. She is an excellent student. He said that he would love to see her go to University of Notre Dame.

His youngest daughter Rachel is a fine hockey player. She often has practice at 5:30 a.m. and he says he loves taking her to the rink. His wife

He has a wonderful wife and mother who is a kindergarten teacher. Jim is a high school guidance counselor for the High School.

They both chose education to try to make a difference and ultimately help students towards a bright future.

Just this past week Jim wasn't feeling well. He had lost weight and had stomach pain. He went to the doctor and his liver enzymes were elevated.

He had a scan and it revealed that he has pancreatic cancer. It has spread to his liver.

I am sending you this note because you all have wonderful families and I truly value your friendship.

Please keep Jim's family as well as your own in your prayers."

Terrific advice and imagery..and truth on coping with challenges!

The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

—Rumi

You are never alone in your struggles

"May a thread of comfort be woven through your difficult days."

-Mary Anne Radmacher

No action of compassion or kindness is too little

"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one."

-Mother Teresa

Why you cannot lose

You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

-Matthew 5:43-44