Tag Archives: blessings

Five Minute Friday — Praise

Posted on October 13, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Saturday confession time. I’m a Five Minute Friday backslider, often falling out of my Friday writing routine and into a Saturday session. But, through the grace of God and the indulgence of my fellow Five Minute Friday contributors, I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged appreciation, attitude, birds, blessings, communication, companionship, dog, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, joy, life, love, Maine, nature, observations, praise, relationships, social media, support, wonder, writing | 7 Comments

Anniversary Dreams

Posted on August 31, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Almost to the moment, 50 years ago I gazed down the cavernous St. John the Baptist Cathedral aisle in Paterson, NJ, and watched a vision glide toward me. Forty years and 27 days later, I gazed down at a battered … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, joy, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, support, talk, wife | 5 Comments

Another Great Day

Posted on August 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I woke up to some great news today … I mean, truly great news! I am now a great-grandfather for the third time. My grandson Zack and his wife Khristine welcomed Harper Jean to the world officially at 11:37 p.m., … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged babies, blessings, celebration, children, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, gift, God, grace, great-granddaughter, joy, life, love, parenting, Prayer, relationships | 1 Comment

Why?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

There’s an inscription in the book George Bailey finds in the film, It’s a Wonderful Life. “Remember, George: no man is a failure who has friends.” Let’s face it, sometimes we all feel we failed. Our emotions go underwater and we … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged appreciation, attitude, Birthdays, blessings, children, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, gift, giving, God, imagination, life, love, message, relationships, social media, support | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Loved

Posted on August 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. I encourage you … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged appreciation, attitude, birds, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, life, love, nature, Prayer, reflect, relationships, restore, trust | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — If

Posted on June 29, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Is everybody ready for Five Minute Friday? It’s where our group of writers [okay most of them, often we have Saturday and Sunday stragglers, myself included] gather to write unscripted for five minutes on a specific word prompt. Our prompt … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, invitation, life, motivation, relationships, Thoughts, writing | 8 Comments

The Stages of Motherhood (Fatherhood)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

The Stages of Motherhood (Fatherhood) 4 Years of Age – My Mommy (Daddy) can do anything. 8 Years of Age – My Mom (Dad) knows a lot! A whole lot. 12 Years of Age – My Mother (Father) doesn’t really … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, blessings, children, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, fatherhood, friends, growing old, growing up, life, love, Memories, motherhood, parenting, reflect, relationships, trust | Leave a comment

Whoopie!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Under my plan, I would just about be in upstate New York about now. I had a doctor’s appointment with my primary scheduled for Friday, my granddaughter’s graduation Saturday morning, a graduation party Saturday afternoon, visits with three of my … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged blessings, book, celebration, change, communication, doctor, Dover-Foxcrift, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, God, health, invitation, life, love, plan, Radio, relationships, support, Whoopie Pie Festival | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Pause

Posted on May 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

What a strange week. But I am managing to publish a Five Minute Friday post. It’s a little longer than normal, thanks to more time. I’ll link at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and scan through the incredible work … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, christian, communication, courage, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, Holy Spirit, humor, Inspiration, joy, life, love, relationships, strength, support | 2 Comments

In Review

Posted on May 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I’m finally getting my bearings after a whirlwind trip to upstate New York promoting my book Heaven Shining Through, and making presentations to the library here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, and the five libraries in Seneca County, NY. And it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, gift, God, Heaven Shining Through, Jersey Shore, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, Paterson, relationships, review, Seaside Heights, Seneca County, stories, writing | 2 Comments