Tag Archives: faith

What Makes a Man Remarkable?

Posted on January 21, 2022 by maryannniemczura

The adventures we have shared together never cease to amaze me. I love what we have been through, where we are right now, and everything we have to look forward to. What makes a man remarkable? It’s his character, and … Continue reading →

Posted in a remarkable man, birthday, character, laud, wedding anniversary | Tagged adventure, faith, family, friends, generous heart, journey of life, love, music | 28 Comments

Chip Off the Old Block

Posted on June 18, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Wife and four daughters. Proud husband and father. Eldest of six children after his dad died from a felled tree. Breadwinner at age 10. Excelled in sports: boxing, football, basketball, baseball, glee club. Football scholarship in college and semi-pro afterwards. … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 H, chip off the old block, Great Depression, Happy Father's Day, sports, WWII | Tagged baseball, basketball, boxing, education, faith, family, football, love, setting good examples, tolerance | 10 Comments

Five Brothers, One Family

Posted on May 29, 2020 by maryannniemczura

As we recall this Memorial Day all the sacrifices made, we are grateful as a country for our liberty. We visit cemeteries, march in parades, fly the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing our National Anthem. We are … Continue reading →

Posted in children, education, faith, family, freedom, Memorial Day, resilience, soldiers | Tagged Bill of Rights, Brownie, civics class, Constitution, education, faith, freedom, history, love, parades, Pledge of Allegiance, role models, soldiers | 14 Comments

Hope Sustains, Hope Remains

Posted on April 10, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Even as snow covers the ground, there is hope of spring -it will finally arrive. Rampant, worldwide pandemic affects all of us; yet, there is hope, HOPE. Look into the eyes of a child anticipating gifts for birthdays and … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, faith, Good Friday, hope, Mother Nature, pandemic | Tagged birds, cure, faith, flowers, Mother Nature, tree buds, worldwide virus | 31 Comments

Consider This!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by maryannniemczura

What are you grateful for today? I am grateful for love, family, faith and friends. I am grateful for health and food on the table. How do you show others your thankfulness? I show a smile, a touch, kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Considerations, family, love, Nostalgia, showing thankfulness | Tagged a heart swelling with joy, appreciation, blowing a kiss, faith, family, friends, hug, paying it forward, simple, smile, touch, transformative | 14 Comments

Experience Austrian Culture at Klosterneuburg!

Posted on September 20, 2019 by maryannniemczura

When I first arrived in Heidelberg, to study, I learned the university was founded in 1386. Students were already studying in Latin at this university before Columbus discovered America in 1492. Imagine how old! During our August trip to Vienna, … Continue reading →

Posted in Augustian Monastery 1114, Donau/Danube River, Klosterneuburg Monastery, Leopold III, Nicholas Verdun, Verduner Altar | Tagged Cologne Cathedral, culture, faith, Heidelberg, Vienna. Austria, wine | 8 Comments

Lost in Thought

Posted on April 27, 2018 by maryannniemczura

The park benches are angled and face one another. Dedicated to a husband and wife. His bench reads “run, run, run” and hers is “walk, walk, walk.” Frequently I pondered how they viewed life here by the lake. Perhaps he … Continue reading →

Posted in family, family love, family trees, Ireland, Poland | Tagged Connecticut, faith, love, Massachusetts, ode to family, run, walk | 18 Comments

Gratitude for Little Things

Posted on March 2, 2018 by maryannniemczura

With a joyful heart today, I rejoice in love, family, friends, music and the little things of life which hold great meaning: -family time at the spa in Skaneateles followed by a tasty luncheon -friends both old and new are … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, love, music, shared humanity | Tagged conversation, faith, laughter, meals, singing | 19 Comments

11 Things To Achieve Greatness

Posted on August 18, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Learn a foreign language early in life Live abroad (we chose Germany) or travel often Attend schools abroad (we chose Germany) Start music lessons as children Be a role model as a parent Learn compassion, understanding, respect Get a good … Continue reading →

Posted in college education, education, Foreign Language Learning, hard work, leader, love, music lessons, role models, study abroad | Tagged being a leader, compassion, faith, family; foreign languages, German Schools, Germany, hard work, live abroad, love, parents as role models, respect, smile, sports, travel, truth, understanding | 30 Comments

July 4th Traditions

Posted on July 4, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Family, friends, faith, food, flying the flag and fireworks create memorable traditions this July 4th. Neighbors are out relaxing, playing, taking walks and cooking outdoors. Everyone stops to reflect on this country and on those who went before us and … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrations, Colorado, faith, family, fireworks, food, friends, July 4th, prayer before meals, Pueblo, traditions, Upstate New York, vegetable gardens | Tagged birthday cakes, children, education, faith, family, fireworks, flag, food, friends, gardens, German prayer before meals, July 4, memories, music, traditions | Leave a comment