Posted by Karen Zappavigna Hoogland | 0 Comments
November Thankful Challenge Day 12
Today, I am thankful for being able to go through life with a “my glass is half full” mentality. I try to stay positive, no matter what is going on in my life. Bad things do happen. They even happen to good people. I believe that no matter what happens, there is something good in it. Of course, I may not see the “good” right away, but it is usually there. What are you thankful for today?...
Posted by Karen Zappavigna Hoogland | 0 Comments
November Thankful Challenge Day 11
Today, November 11, 2013, is Veterans Day. On this day, I thank all of the Veterans for protecting this great country. They are true heroes! What are you thankful for today? ~Karen P.S. For my local friends, check out the FREE 3-hour cleaning offer for Veterans from HAYS Cleaning, based in Hickory Hills,...
Posted by Karen Zappavigna Hoogland | 0 Comments
November Thankful Challenge Day 10
Today, on the 10th of November, I am thankful for my church community of Sacred Heart. This parish is small, but the people there are so genuine. I also love the historical aspect of this church, which began as a French-Canadian mission. The mission has a reputation as a place of healing. To this day, a prayer list is read at every Mass, noting the names of the ill, the deceased and those in need of special intentions....
Posted by Karen Zappavigna Hoogland | 0 Comments
November Thankful Challenge Day 9
On this ninth day of November, I am thankful for all of my pets. When life gets crazy and I realize I cannot count on whatever plans I made (while God laughed), I find that I can count on my various pets to be there waiting for me. They are waiting for dinner, waiting for company, waiting for a gentle pat on the head. There is something pretty sweet about having a team of furbabies waiting to simply...
Posted by Karen Zappavigna Hoogland | 0 Comments
Nemo: Gone to the Dogs
November 8, 2013. Nemo was a month old on November 5. I took these photos on November 8th. Nemo, and our dogs, Chelsea and Kelly, enjoy their play time together in our family room. The fun began when Nemo stalked Chelsea as she rested on her bed by our fireplace. Nemo did attempt to get onto the bed but never quite made it. After that little adventure, Nemo decided to “stalk” Kelly. Nemo and Chelsea Nemo and Chelsea...