Tag Archives: Jesus

Farewell Mom, I love you.

Eulogy of Theresa Chianelli-Santelli December 26, 1931 September 26, 2020 Mom, I didn’t know God’s plan was different from my plan, but God’s plan was by far better. I am torn between feelings of sadness and joy. This may appear antithetical, but my joy is slowly eliminating my sadness, and this is why.  While MomContinue reading “Farewell Mom, I love you.”

99 days of Gratitude Day 6 – Wisdom

Today I received my favorite annual Christmas Card. It’s from my friend and teacher Mary Pat. Each year I await this card, but this year it got lost in the mail and arrived perfectly today. I am thankful for the wisdom that Mary Pat built in my heart and in my mind. She taught meContinue reading “99 days of Gratitude Day 6 – Wisdom”

99 Days of Gratitude Day 5-Brotherhood

Today I am thankful for my brother Josh. It is his birthday today so Daniel, Reuben and I will celebrate him tonight. Josh is a great man. He has been a part of my life for three years sharing struggles of life, love, relationships all in the context Brothers in Christ. He is a passionate father. HeContinue reading “99 Days of Gratitude Day 5-Brotherhood”

99 Days of Gratitude-Day 3. I am Second

I am second. Every moment I am reminded that this life isn’t mine. It belongs to a power higher then I can even imagine. His mystery humbles me until I drop to my knees. When I am so weak all I can see is his love. When I can see him clearly I feel safe.Continue reading “99 Days of Gratitude-Day 3. I am Second”

a.bout.-face

Hello, safe space, old friend and inner circle of peace. Neglectfully, I have not been on Temenos Circle almost all year. But I am back and here to stay. My time away has brought calmness following a storm. Time to think, process, find new ways of feeling, has brought me closer to God. I have spent time unwindingContinue reading “a.bout.-face”

Healing Childhood Trauma-Eastbrook Church

Today I lectured on Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) to a group of Foster Parents at Eastbrook Church. There was one common bond among these loving brothers and sisters. Their mission is to be awesome parents to children whose life started in a struggle. God Bless these parents for their love, empathy and calling to careContinue reading “Healing Childhood Trauma-Eastbrook Church”

Begining and the end

Fall has arrived in Wisconsin. Thank you God for the crisp air, the harvest and the rain that nourishes the earth you created. This has been a rich week, full of your grace in all parts of my life. Thank you for Jill, Father and the healing she brings into my life. Let your willContinue reading “Begining and the end”