Category Archives: Thankfulness

A Poem of Gratitude

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Heart of the Matter

G – Grace – I am so thankful for God’s grace. It was God’s grace that drew me to Him for salvation. God’s grace that brought forgiveness for all my sins, past, present, and future. God’s grace keeps loving me … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Peaceful Holiday Season This Year

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Heart of the Matter

Each year as the holiday season approaches, many of us feel a slow, unsettling rise in our stress level. Frantic shopping and decorating fill our days. Holiday programs and parties dot our calendar. We feel overwhelmed and that anxiety ultimately … Continue reading →

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Far From Home: Aliens and Strangers in a Foreign Land

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Heart of the Matter

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Paris, France. The trip was funded by my husband’s company, in recognition of his hard work. It was a dream come true for this girl who took French in both … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Christmas When the Kids are Grown

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

  Christmas is a little different these days. No struggle to get the kids to bed so we can assemble toys and fill stockings. No busy schedule full of concerts, recitals and school programs. Our kids are grown with families … Continue reading →

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My 9/11 Experience: A Fateful Weekend in the Big Apple

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

On the morning of September 11th, 2001, I walked into the office of my son’s elementary school, tired, but anxious to report for duty as a parent volunteer at the school. My husband and I had just returned the night … Continue reading →

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