There are countless stories of courage buried in the ruins of the Holocaust, but Irena Sendler's story stands out for us. When the Nazis invaded Irena's native Poland and rounded up all the Jews into a walled-in ghetto, she knew what was going to happen.
Hope and resilience are interrelated. They go well together. In fact, one may not be successful without the other. Not having hope is an impediment for resiliency. And resiliency, refusing to sink and recovering quickly from difficult conditions, won't be possible if not for hope.
Let us all reflect on Pope Francis' message as we continue to pursue happiness this year. May you find true bliss in simple things, in the light and in the dark, and with the people you love most. Happy New Year to you from all of us at Quan Jewelry!
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year give us an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, to take some time off work, or even escape for a winter getaway. For all the joy and fun of family holidays and get together, though, so comes the stress.
When people heargingerbread cookies around the holidays, they tend to think gingerbread men. However, many other cookie shapes will bring holiday cheer to the table. And if you are into arts and baking, it's the perfect time to show your love for both!