Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 12

Just Whisper

Photo by Joshua J. Cotten

 

“Listen now to the gentle whispers of hope.”

— Charles D. Brodhead (1827 – 1913)
American politician, PA rep

 

Blossom Time

 

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

— Marcel Proust (1871 – 1922)
French novelist & literary critic

Thank You, Friends

 

A true friend accepts who you are but also helps you become who you should be. 

My most sincere gratitude to all who have been true to me and helped me grow along the way.

Disagreement

David Clode

“Just as war is freedom’s cost, disagreement is freedom’s privilege.”

— Bill Clinton (1946 – )
(born William Jefferson Blythe III)
American politician & lawyer
42nd U.S. President

Act Anyway

 

“Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.”

— Robert Anthony Rodriguez (1987 – )
American motivational speaker, Paralympian, and disabilities advocate

Thanks to all who serve in our military, as first responders, and as other positive role models.

Patience. Patience. Patience.

Photo by Iva Rajovic

The ability to endure challenging times without getting upset requires developing a worthy skill set. However, maintaining a positive attitude while awaiting long-term results is far from easy. Hang in there. The wait is worthwhile.

“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”

— Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778)
Swiss philosopher & writer

Happy 75th Mom and Dad

 

75 years ago today, Mom and Dad married.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bittersweet. We celebrate Mom turning 95 and still living independently. Gracious, awesome, active. But she misses Dad every single day. God bless.

Call for Compassion

Photo by Jon Tyson

 

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”

— Dalai Lama (14th is Tenzin Gyatso, born 1935)
Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Moral Courage

“It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare.”

— Mark Twain (1835-1910)
(Pen name for Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
19th Century American author and humorist

Ahhh, Tolerance

Sadly, understanding, acceptance, and respect for others are challenging qualities for us mere humans. Pray for our growth.

“Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.”

— Robert Green Ingersoll (1833 – 1899)
American writer & orator