Shh! Listen...

The St. Anthony Novena begins today! Be sure to check it out! Ears. Right now, think about all the things you can hear. I hear my parents laughing, my little sisters talking, the sound of my breathing, and the computer keys being tapped. (not to mention the soundtrack of A Walk to Remember playing...) Without my ears, without the ability to hear, I would be missing so many things that are going on around me. I love hearing. One of my favorite things is hearing certain people call my name. I like hearing kids giggling, horses chewing, scissors snipping, water dancing over the rocks, the wind blowing through tree leaves, and much more. I love listening to stories, my friends' laughter, and what is not said. You see- I believe there is a B-I-G difference between hearing and listening. Hearing requires a small amount of care and ears. Listening requires heart, intuition, and sometimes ears. With that ...