An unexpected prize!

Dear Friends, Another renewal Sunday is upon us. I am greeted by a beautiful, sunny morning enhanced by the presence of one of our sons whose short trip home is ending in just a few days. As I watch my husband pour my son some coffee, I am instantly transported back to the Sunday mornings …

Welcoming a miracle and a mystery!

Dear Friends, Greetings on another day with an opportunity for fun and movement! I look at the horizon and feel blessed, like I do each morning, to be living and breathing the fresh morning air. Get out early today so you can beat the rains and spend the rest of the day safely indoors. I …

Peace, harmony and music

Dear Friends, The light shining through the window roused me from sleep today. Before actually getting out of bed, I basked in the sights and warmth around me. I became aware of the sounds of my husband working in the kitchen on the many chores he takes care of each morning before I am actually …

A very short message…

Dear Friends, I hope this email finds you all well, looking forward to a nice evening. My Sunday e-pistle will not arrive in your inbox this morning because I will be spending the day in Guapiles. I will be attending the mass to mark the one year anniversary of the passing of a dear friend's/cousin's …

Celebrating Coffee and Senior Citizens!

Dear Friends, After a good night's sleep, it was a joy to wake up this morning to the golden light shining through the window and the aroma of coffee (from Atenas, of course!!) being brewed in the kitchen. As I absorbed all the sensations around me, I was once again grateful for the ability to …