Nobody Knew it Was Coming, But When it Did, it Changed Us All
VIRUS TIME IT IS TIME TO BE THANKFUL
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All of us are living in a time in our lives that we may have thought only to have seen in the movies. This COVID 19 virus has made some people afraid, and certainly quarantine has kept us “in social distance” of each other.
I miss seeing my friends, talking to people on the street while I walk my dog, and most of all I wish I could have attended my children’s graduation.
In addition to this world situation, I personally experienced a stressful trip to Mexico where I went to say goodbye to my mom. Her departure to heaven left a hole in my heart.
Although all these sorrowful circumstances could make us feel depressed, my faith has helped me to stay happy and hopeful. My secret? Let me share it with you:” Be thankful “.
Every day when I wake up, I make myself think of at least ten things I am grateful for. Believe me, ten is an easy number to reach.
I am alive. I have faith. I can pray. I can hear the birds singing. I can see the beautiful sky. I can smell the pancakes my husband makes for breakfast. I can hug my family and feel my mom’s love in all those uncountable kisses she gave me during my life. I can hear my dog barking so loud that he wakes me up, and as soon as I call him, he comes to say good morning.
If there is something I have learned this quarantine, it is to not take anything for granted and accept everything as a gift from heaven. That is what I call my children: “my gifts from heaven”.
So, friends, do not count your troubles, but your blessings. Always and everywhere give thanks to God.
Have a blessed day!
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About the Author
I was born in Mexico City into a Catholic family. It was in my family where I first learned to know and love God. There is no doubt that attending Catholic schools from kindergarten to university helped me grow deeper in my faith and made me able to share with others the love that God has shown me.
In Mexico I practiced law for 14 years. Then my husband and I decided to apply for residency in Canada. In 1999, my family and I moved to Canada. With my two boys in tow, I was once again blessed with the gift of motherhood when my daughter was born in Canada.
Unable to practice law in Canada, I looked for another kind of job. But it wasn’t until I started writing that I found a way to pour my thoughts and struggles as an immigrant and as a parent. Mostly it is a way to express my faith and life from a Catholic point of view.
I joined a writer’s group and took writing courses at the University of Victoria. Since then, I have been determined to take my writing seriously, create something, and be more upfront about it.
Writing is my best companion. It is the best way to express my feelings, beliefs and love. Writing for me is the best way of sharing who I am; passing my learned lessons unto the next generation; and to communicate with the rest of the world.
I have published different articles in local newspapers. I received such great reviews from my family, friends and acquaintances that motivated me to continue my writing.
All my books and poems are printed in English and in Spanish.
My motto is: “Be the Inspiration, Find the Inspiration”.
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