Easter.....

My Thought for this Day....Receive the Grace that is yours. He is Risen. And because of this, you are free to embrace the infinite Joy of our Lord. No limits. Walk your path and know that your stones will be rolled away just as His was. Arise and Be Glad. The Glory of God surrounds you even in darkness. And it is Eternal. Peace to you on this, our day of Victory.

Enough......

My Thought for this Day........This morning I sip a hot cup of coffee and gaze out the window at the fresh green of spring. I see Mama Cat strolling up to the porch from the barn to check out her food bowl. I hear the birds trill and watch them sweep toward the feeders that are kept full for them. I'm joined here on the couch by Laramie, who is waiting for me to go throw the ball for her. Life at this moment is simple. The Brannan Farm has seen days of stress and strife, dark days of trouble and worry, but with every fiber of my being I know that our scales have always been tipped to the side of joy and security. We are blessed with the power of love, and unity and solidarity. I know our future will not always be golden, but on this Day, this Good Friday, I'm assured we are loved by the mighty hand of God. And that is enough.

Wealth......

My Thought for this Day......My thought today is a wish. I hope you have someone who is willing to push you higher. To hold you up when the days are cold and raw. To be your person. A good buddy is better than silver or gold. They can't be spent; they are wealth beyond measure.

Learn.......

My Thought for this Day......If every day is not a learning day for you, then you're living life wrong. Pay attention to your moments. There are those that are deeply enriched and educational. Don't live life blind and deaf. Live with all your senses engaged and your mind keenly aware. How sad to allow yourself to merely skim the water that is deep and rich and full of lessons. Be a student.....always.

Honor.......

My Thought for this Day.....What do you consider an honor? Not a stand on the stage to tremendous clapping honor, but a simple honor. Have you ever thought of that? I considered it an honor to have been with my mom as she drew her last breath, and to have been with our children as they drew their first. I consider it an honor to share a wonderful conversation with a really good friend. I consider it an honor to slowly sink into a fantastic book. I consider it an honor to hold the chubby, precious hand of our grandchild, and know without a doubt I am loved. I consider many things an honor. Do you? What?

Clutter.......

My Thought for this Day......Is your mind full of clutter? Emotions held on to for way too long. Old thoughts that still rumble around with no clear purpose. Grudges that take up valuable space. If so, then it's time to check expiration dates. Throw out that which is not safe to use. You'll be amazed how little it means to you, yet how much it is costing you.

Pain.......

My Thought for this Day.......Though I have not walked your particular path, nor felt your exact pain, I sit with you in silence. I sit with empathy and compassion and prayer. For just as rejoicing and joy are elements of a complete life, so are grief and worry. Be tender with yourself today, even as you are mighty. And know you are not alone.