Creation is all aglow with color.
Flowers–orange, red, yellow, purple—
Adorning homes, churches, yards.
Cooler temperatures–relieving from hot summer days
Squirrels scurrying about gathering acorns
People of Faith preparing for big feast days—
St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Guardian Angels, St. Francis Day, Thanksgiving,
Changing season brings a transition to body, mind and spirit.
New Beauty raises our hearts to the Divine Artist.
With gratitude, we praise our God for His great love for us.
Sr. La Donna M. Pinkelman, OSF



Sister LaDonna,
These poems are absolutely beautiful! I am bookmarking this website in my “favorites” so that I do not lose it this time! Keep up the wonderful work. I cannot wait to see more.
Love,
Gloria
By: Gloria on September 27, 2010
at 2:02 PM
Thanks Gloria, They are “gifts” that God gives me. I am grateful to Him. I know they are given to share.
My prayers are daily with you and your family. Keep trusting the Lord for the twins you are expecting.
Love,
Sr. La Donna
By: San Damiano on September 28, 2010
at 9:59 AM
Sister LaDonna;
You are still in my thoughts and prayers. I happened upon your poetry and wanted to tell you that I am so impressed with the beautiful words that flow from God through you. Write me an email when you have some time, lots has changed for me and my family. Not to worry, we are all well and happy. God has laid a new path before me and I am learning to walk on this new bumpy road with more surefooted steps. Wishing you well and with fond memories of our time together in Colorado. Blessings and love, Andrea Mauriello (Canon City, CO).
By: Andrea L. Mauriello on July 28, 2011
at 8:37 PM
What a great joy, hearing from you. I often think of you too. The phone # I have from you is not correct. Can you give me your #? I only realized your E-mail address was listed, so I am now replying.
Please call me or E-mail, and we can get caught up after all these years. I just wrote a nice note and forgot to save it, so guess what I lost it and had to start all over.
I am living at the Motherhouse and working part-time in the Community’s Wholestic Resource Center (library).
lpinkelman@sistersosf.org
Sr. La Donna Pinkelman
By: San Damiano on August 15, 2011
at 11:08 AM
Andrea, Good Morning. Did my first E-mail come through? After 13 years, it was so wonderful hearing from you. I am so happy you came across my blog. I’ve thought of you also but didn’t Know how to get in touch with you. W e could talk with each other if I had your Phone #. Would you please E-mail me with your #. Mine is 419-824-3924 (W), 419-824-3798 (H). Thanks so much.
Sr. La Donna
By: San Damiano on August 29, 2011
at 10:22 AM
Dear Andrea.
This is my third try. The other two must not have reached you, so I am trying to get back to you. I was thrilled to hear from you after all these years. I, too have thought of you at different times, but didn’t know how to touch base with you. A lot has happened to me, also. It would be great to talk with you. Please send me your Telephone #.
Mine is: 419-824- 3924 (W) and 419- 824-3798 (H). This is my Golden Jubilee year of Profession. It is hard to believe. Sr. La Donna Pinkelman
By: San Damiano on October 3, 2011
at 3:58 PM