What you are called to do.

All of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving

toward one another, kindly disposed, and humble.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult.

Return a blessing instead.

This you have been called to do,

that you may receive a blessing as your inheritance.

1 Peter 3:-9

A Day of Joy

The last I saw her was 35 years ago until today. My friend, from high school, who lived a few doors down the street, my friend. I was in her wedding, she in mine. Life and distance between us these past years. For those who know me I do not use the word friend lightly. It is given to precious few and to her with whom I spent today. Today which has given me a tremendous gift of blessings and friendship.

We visited her mother's grave, shared much conversation, noon time mass, and lunch. We drove to the street we lived on how many years ago. And in all this time, nothing has changed between us, it is the same easy, caring, loving friend. I know that God has brought her back into my life and I am thankful. She holds a part of my heart and I hers, after all, that's what a friend does.

September 14th

and prayers, on this day,
your 56th birthday.

God hold you close and keep you in his care.

I so often think of you, I wonder ...

I am most blessed ...

Having just received my second stent I stand in awe at His goodness. I have averted another heart attack and regained my health yet another time. During my short hospital stay I met some amazing people, both patients as well as hospital staff. In our everyday walk we do not realize the number of people who are sick nor the caring, compassionate individuals who tend to them. I pray abundant blessings on them all.