by Jill Tomey | Mar 25, 2026 | Character Connection
Humility strengthens: Determination when I need to ask for help with a problem. Cooperation when I think of others first. Honesty by letting go of my ego I no longer need to lie or exaggerate to make myself look good. Resilience by recognizing the people and factors...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 30, 2025 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Thanksgiving Always 4th Thursday in November Thanksgiving is a national holiday with a focus on Gratefulness. This Thanksgiving, post a whiteboard, chalkboard, or poster board where those gathered for Thanksgiving can write public statements of what they are grateful...
by Jill Tomey | Jun 1, 2025 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Summersgiving Always Saturday after Summer Solstice Summersgiving is a fledgling holiday created by a man who wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving in the summer with his friends and favorite Thanksgiving foods. Since many of us had scaled back Thanksgiving celebrations...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 19, 2025 | Faith Reflection
The Grateful Leper Teaches Us about Gratitude One day, when Jesus was walking through a small village he noticed a group of ten lepers. They stood far away from the crowd and shouted, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us.” The lepers knew who Jesus was and that...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 19, 2025 | Faith Activity
Overflow You will need a cup, a dishpan or large bowl and a measuring cup that is twice the size of the first cup. Place the empty cup into a dishpan or large bowl. Fill the measuring cup with water. Gather the family and begin a discussion about being grateful for...
