Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Dawn in Suburbia


The alarm clock goes off, the bathroom light goes on, the dog yawns and my husband kisses me goodbye. It’s 4:50 a.m. and I am grateful that I have about twenty more minutes to lie here before I get out of bed.

The weekday morning routine seldom varies. The coffee pot is percolating and this quiet time alone with God is my favorite part of the day. Funny, I never thought of this before, but caffeine and the rosary are an awesome combination! The caffeine stimulates me, while the rosary strengthens me providing the grace I need to start the day.

Today, while praying the Sorrowful Mysteries, I think of Jesus carrying His cross, and wonder what the day will bring. Family and friends come to mind, and I entwine these thoughts of them between each small bead.

Dawn in suburbia brings hope and promise. Today is a gift to be used wisely.


“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5: 11).

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

So very much love you blog! It is beautiful, well written and insperational! I am proud to call you my friend and feel blessed to have you in my life. Keep it up...I look forward to your future post!
Love in friendship and Christ,
Barbara Martin

Elizabeth Kathryn Gerold-Miller said...

This is lovely. I've been reading The Catechism of the Catholic Church at night after the kids go to bed. That is my quiet time. I find I can concentrate on it much better if I have had some coffee after dinner.