Author: Jessica Grono

Snow is a definite enemy to a wheelchair. I have a heavy Permobil motorized wheelchair, and I admit that it’s the best wheelchair I’ve had for bad weather. I used to be terrible driving in snow but going to college in a snow belt taught me real quick. What do you do on a snow day? As a mom and a teacher, I do value my off days. Here are my ideas. Some are activities I actually do while others are what I would like to do with help. Snow day activities

After dinner, I could have three chocolate chip cookies. Three is a fun number. Think back to when you had your first baby. In an Instant your family became three. God is three persons in one. What can you do with this magic number? Choose three people to love today. Give them your prayers and attention. God does this with millions of people a day. I challenge you to try this with only three people today and see how it helps. I bet your prayers will not only help the people you’re praying for, but also yourself. Thinking about others…

Thankfulness never goes out of style. Why are you thankful this year? Even if you have had the most unpleasant year of your life, I’m positive that you can find something to be thankful to have. I’m going to share my list for this year with all of you. Keep in mind as I list mine, they are in no particular order. When you make your gratitude list, you can order them or not. I feel thankfulness because this year I’m having my sister’s family and both of my parents over to our house. We haven’t had everyone in years.…

Rosary has gotten me through so many difficult situations. I know that people who are not Catholic usually do not pray the Rosary. However, praying the Rosary is available to everyone. Mary is the mother of Jesus! We can go to her for everything and anything. Talking to Mary isn’t worshipping her like we only do for God. Praying for her intercession is fine. Asking Mary or a saint to pray for you is the same as asking a friend to pray for you or some situations. Saying the Rosary daily will help give you comfort and protection. Through technology,…

Worship and prayer are two wonderful blessings Jesus gave us. By attending church or Mass, we give praise to God. Prayer is a conversation with God at any time and any place. As Catholics or Christians we have many prayers and they are important too. Just don’t get caught up in worrying if you don’t remember each word of a prayer. Worship comes in several ways. Going to church is essential and an easy opportunity to worship. Singing words if praise and giving thanks are worship. Penance and confession of sins shows God you are serious about His Word. I…

Sins are something that is unavoidable. While I say unavoidable, I mean no human being is perfect, but we can strive to avoid sin. Let’s look at the Commandment of keeping Sunday Holy. How many of us do not go to church or Mass because of every excuse imaginable? Churches are everywhere and they would welcome you with open arms. No matter your age or lifestyle, you can keep Sunday Holy by simply spending one hour by going to church. Sins are avoidable with effort. No sins are private because God knows and sees everything.  Some of us believe “oh,…

Forgiveness is such a wonderful thing to do and accept. Sometimes it is not easy to forgive someone, especially when someone hurts us deeply. Often we think the person does not deserve our forgive so we hold onto the pain. The truth is that holding onto the pain or grudge hurts you as much as it hurts them. Sometimes holding the pain will destroy the happiness and joy that is available to you. God forgives probably every millisecond of each day thousands of people. Think about that – God’s forgiveness is shared each second we breathe. Yet some of us…

Confirmation into the Catholic Church is important to us. To be confirmed means to earn the gift of the Holy Spirit and a promise to God. I remember being confirmed and feeling my life had changed. I matured and had responsibility. But, trust me, that I made many mistakes along the way. I’m still learning, changing, and becoming a better Catholic daily. Basically a better follower of Jesus. When promising to be Catholic through Confirmation, all your actions are watched by others. Anyone can say that they are Catholic or Christian. However, words are meaningless without action. Do you live…

Temptation of sin happens. As a mother, the temptation to sin is real whenever you feel anger. Not only in motherhood but any aspect of life, temptation is a real thing that we need to conquer. Having cerebral palsy can lead to sin by self pity or using cerebral palsy as an excuse for your sin. The worst thing you can do is give into it and give up. Fighting against temptation will not only make you stronger, but it’ll draw you closer to God, love others and time to conquer other sins. When temptation occurs, we need to move…

Material items are in our mind in November and December. Christmas often equates with presents. Giving presents is sweet and kind. However, these gifts can be kept small and humble. Sometimes we equate material items to status and we feel that giving gifts means we don’t need to be loving or kind. Owning the most expensive material items doesn’t mean you’re perfect. In fact, the most humble people are the happiest. Being humble means being happy with what you own. Material items are just items. We need to act in a loving, forgiving, kind manner. Let your words reflect God…