About a month ago our daughter got this key pendant from an arts and craft fair in Maine. As it turns out, she really likes it. She wears it every so often. A few Sundays ago, she wore it as usual. Went to service and had a great time. All was well, until she got home and realized the pendant was missing. The chain was intact…but no pendant.
I was torn between consoling her and explaining to her that an earthly thing should not cause her such distress and between trying to help her find it. The mom chimed along as we made the trek back to church hoping it fell off onto the pew we had sat. We also meticulously looked for it on the way to church with no luck. On getting to church, we had no luck either…it was nowhere to be found.
As we left church, I made a suggestion to her; “You should ask St. Anthony of Padua to help you find it!”
“I think we should ask Jesus on this one!” She exclaimed feeling desperate.
“Just ask St. Anthony…He will do it” I replied confidently and made my way back home. I asked St. Anthony to help me find it. After all, he is the patron saint to lost objects. You will not believe my joy for about halfway to our house, i looked down and found the pendant. Trust me…even I was surprised…. we all three had walked up this way looking for it and not found it…and here it was right in front of my eyes! Thanks to St. Anthony.
I told them we could go home. I had found it…and the disbelieve in her eyes said it all. When she inquired how, I said…St. Anthony did it…He’s a wonderful and swift saint. I took the pendant and double ringed it on her chain to avoid such a situation again.
What an awesome year 2021 has been so far…Peace on Earth
Well, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. As we quickly approach the end of 2021…here are some highlights. The year started with a new job for my business and life partner. In addition, there were application deadlines to meet as our son had graduation on the line for June. High school applications were flying left and right and more. At the end of it all, a great vote of thanks to his former teachers who gave him great recommendations.
We had plans to send our son home for a rite of passage. Yes! a lot was going on. Our daughter on the other hand was quickly mastering her piloting skills. She had an opportunity to showcase her Flight School during the Black History Month… https://abc7ny.com/amp/sisters-of-the-skies-aviation-diversity-eagle-flight-squadron-women-pilots/10410644/ She had a NASA flight camp over the summer as well as a week of OBAP training camp. Now she is busy applying for college. Time flies!
One early April morning an unexperienced driver hit our car causing it to flip over. A few injuries from the impact but a lot of thanks to God for saving me. I was left very shaken…and still nursing some of the injuries…but what still beats me is how often insurance companies are happy taking your money…but so slow when it comes to making valid claims’ payments. We live and learn. Live goes on! That’s picture of me, still smiling, still very grateful.
A hiatus at the work from home for my partner lead to a job loss. Interestingly, it was a relieve in disguise. More so we were not worried. We had built a side business that has continued to do very well. What is great about it, we built it at the convenience of our free time. Therefore, should you be thinking to turn a green leaf in 2022, and start a “work from home” business, don’t hesitate to reach out. We will happily share what we do for “to whom much is given, much is expected.“
That’s picture of her in a blue dress is from a while back…she may look younger, but she actually looks so. she discovered a line of natural beauty products which have worked wonders for her…that’s her secret, DM and ask her. She will happily share. (Aside: I find myself sneaking into her beauty cabinet and supplement drawer and ‘sharing’ some of these great products…until I get caught and have to happily replace…LOL)
Our son graduated and took a successful trip to the Motherland. We lost my dad. However, when I sat back to contemplate the orderliness of the events, I could not help but see the Hand of God in it all. So, I had a strange sense of peace and contentment in my heart. A lot of our friends supported us and comforted us. Wow! thank you all. We sympathize with so many other families that have lost a loved one. Especially, noted too was the passing of ‘our American grandpa. May their souls rest in peace.
That is a picture of our son from his graduation dinner. Talking of orderliness, my partner got another job…a better job and a friendly work environment. Thanks be to God…for when one door closes…another opens, but only and only if, you entrust all to God. For every adversity carries with it a seed of equal or greater opportunity.
Our youngest daughter discovered a hidden talent…she’s a cat whisperer! No kidding. We had taken a bike stroll, when we can across a cat. She started meowing and the cat responded by rolling and turning like a wind vane in a tornado. Yet, when I tried, the cat just stared at me like ‘No comprendo.’ If your cat needs a little chat, negotiate with our youngest daughter. she does not come cheap though. Indeed, her relationship with Angel (Cat in the picture) is very interesting. You will meet them sleeping on the floor looking at each other and more. I still argue though that Angel likes me the most.
Our son started high school. Our youngest changed schools and our oldest daughter completed 40 flight hours inching closer and closer to her first solo flight. We achieved a level in the business that qualified us for a trip to Kalahari. More so, we have been blessed to be graced by many great people. This has changed our mindset and propelled us to heights we knew not… 2022 is looking great and fabulous. Someone has been accepted to a couple colleges already…and much more. We at DR&KIDS wish you all esteemed customers, friends and family a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2022. Together, we stand stronger and achieve more…
