ME-as I go through this zany, marvelous, difficult experience called: "LIFE"!

The super bad infection has made me in so feel much pain and be Zonked out! The bacteria from that infection has traveled to my blood stream. The harmful bacteria is in my blood. The doctors doubled the IV antibiotics. Please, everyone, please pray for a quick recovery so I can go home to my apt and my friends and family. Thank you, Love,                                          Evelyn Pinto.

The power of God can turn a heart From evil and the power of sin; The love of God can change a life And make it new and cleansed within. —Fasick Salvation is receiving a new life.

These remarks do NOT help. Neither does telling me what's better for me! For me ,it's the most help that someone can give if someone (or some people) just is there with me and maybe listens to me. That would be the most help. I have enough professionals! I just need a friendly presence with me a lot of times, especially the times when I am sick and scared . When someone is present, there with me, even if I'm just sleeping, it's the most help anyone can give!          Evelyn Pinto

I am so tired and weak. I've been falling asleep as everyone, everyone,even doctors,who came into my hospital room to see me. Among the people I was too tired to be at a conscious level for were Mary (hospital chaplain), Beth (Director of Pastoral Care at the hospital where I go for my medical care),  the vascular surgeon and Pastor Gary, (my minister from the church I attend, when at home). I Am Zonked! This is the worse I've felt in a long, very long, time! I need to trust, completely,the doctors and nurses caring for me. I need to trust God and know that He will always care for me and protect me.  I Need To Pray!                             Evelyn Pinto

These remarks do NOT help. Neither does telling me what's better for me! For me ,it's the most if someone (or some people) just is there with me and maybe listens to me. That would be the most help. I have enough professionals! I just need a friendly presence with me a lot of times. When someone is present, there with me, even if I'm just sleeping, it's the most help anyone can give! Evelyn Pinto

I am in the hospital. What I remember, and I don't remember much of last night was that I was burning up. with fever. The doctor and nurses in the Er had a lot of trouble getting an IV in. The doctor was forced to put an IV in my neck so I could get the needed antibiotics for the infection I am fighting. The nurse and doctors here, at the hospital I go for care, have been Super Excellent as they treat me with IV antibiotics. I am inpatient in the, telemetry unit at the hospital I go for my medical care. I am tired and very, very weak. I am so grateful to all of you for praying for me . Thank you,                    Evelyn Pinto                   9-28-14

My soul is calm on this day. Though, I have not felt well, physically. At the same time, I feel better than I have been in a very long time! Sure, my body hurts and my pain level is very high. Sure, I don't have all I think I should have! Sure, many things go wrong throughout my day! Sure a lot of things could be better! I have this peace that I am where I should be doing what I'm supposed to do! I also have a friend. He's Jesus and He is also My Savior ! A Grateful To Be Alive and A Child of God,                                                                               Evelyn Pinto                                                                               9-27-14

I know doctors have done a lot of good, especially for me. The issue becomes problematic for me and for many other people who happen to be a patient at times in their life, when people who think they know me, as a person receiving medical care by them, more than I know my own body and mind. The knowledge I have about my own body and mind is totally discredited .while the biased opinions and guesses of people who have a few letters after their names (MD, NP, RN, etc..) is taken as gospel.  This practice is offensive and takes away my credibility, respect, dignity and putting on a pedestal others, who just because they work as doctors, nurses, etc.. in this healthcare system and because I live with chronic, life-threatening medical conditions, I am forced to have a back seat,  while my own views of what's going on in my body is not taken seriously by many, especially doctors. What offends me the most about doctors are they may have an opinion but, once they write it in a medical

These pictures I took one recent night as the sun was going down:. Doesn't  it look like a cross in this picture? Photos taken by Me, Evelyn Pintoon 9-24-14

I am very disillusioned by the doctors treating me, who have treated me, the hospital I go for my medical care  and the Healthcare System as it is that I, because I live with several chronic medical conditions,  am forced to be a part of. I want to be treated by medical personal and feel physically better. I did not ask for little to no say, right or wrong,  a lot of  what goes in my medical chart. Many times doctors have opinions, which they write in the medical chart. The issue becomes problematic when their opinions automatically become fact. Without communication with me, as the patient, this is hurting me more than helping me! Doctors may know about medical issues but, they are NOT the expert on me, as the person who is seeking to be treated for symptoms of disease, infection, etc…. Though many doctors treating me have  thought, written and said to the contrary, they do NOT know me , what I feel, what I am experiencing and have experienced until I tell them.  More commun

Thank you God, For My Friends! I prayed with a few, good friends, friends I trust, totally! Though physically, I still feel severe physical pain, after my friends and I prayed, I felt this peace come over me, the peace of God! I have not felt well. There must be something also wrong with my communication (verbal) skills. I try to explain to people who treat me medically and I am not communicating right verbally or/and they are not understanding me. My medical treaters possibly (I strongly feel this) are not communicating what I need to know, with me. I don't know why I feel this physical pain when and where I do. I do know what I feel! I have faith, faith whatever happens, I have the peace of God with me. I may go through many trials, sickness, pain and times when I will not be understood but, I don't have to go it alone! Jesus walks and feels with me!                                                    Evelyn Pinto                                               

Dear Friends, I have A Praise, A Praise of Thanksgiving To God: Not feeling well Tuesday, I went to see my pulmonary physician on Wednesday I did, as I try to do many times before, I went to the hospital chapel. I prayed and I prayed and prayed! Maybe nothing has changed in my lungs (COPD) or with all my other issues. I do feel significantly better after my talk with God! You see, as I always believed (but, sometimes forget) prayers DO WORK! Chances are, I will  feel ill again. Something IS going to change though, my attitude!  I am still going to turn to God in prayer and thanksgiving, even more now! With Much Love and Gratitude,                                                                                               Evelyn Pinto                                                September, 18, 2014           

Dear Friends, This is a strong request! God only gives us all a short time on Earth! With this time, I believe, God gives us these commands: To love Him and to love others! Loving God is loving Him with ALL you have in you, body, mind and soul! Loving others are NOT just words! It's going out to others, especially the lost,  forgotten  and those who need you! There are many who are lost,  forgotten , who need someone and that someone is you! Have you ever been to places like a hospital, a nursing home, assisted living, a group home or even a children's hospital? I have and have even lived in most of these! The time is NOW, for anyone able to to take time out of a busy life for an afternoon, a day and just visit and give your time to another and to others who NEED YOU! I promise you, you will probably get more from this time than the person, people you are spending time with!                                                                       Evelyn Pinto      

I was outside last night watching the sun go down. it was awesome, this miracle of God!       I captured this miracle of the sunset! The sunrise and the sunset are evidence that God IS alive and working in the world! Guess who]s going to watch the sunrise?                                                                    Evelyn Pinto

Last night, feeling sxick,tired, hurt,in pain and clothed in desparation, I asked Jesus to help me. I, pleading, asked Him for His protection and sweet sleep . This morning, rested and under The Arm of God, I am ready for the trials, challenges as well as the good stuff of today. I am God]s child and I know He will protect me and I know whatever happens today and in all my tomorrows, I will be ok! Sending My Love and Prayers,                                 Evelyn Pinto

This is definitely my prayer, most definitely and totally! I'm praying for all those fighting battles of sickness(es) in their bodies and unnecessary battles with people trying to take what's those qualities special about yourself that make you the person you are! Don't give up on yourself and don't give in to people who try to take away from what makes you special, unique and YOU!                              Evelyn Pinto                              

I went to The Abilities Expo, at The Boston Convention Center in South Boston, today!\ It was an amazingly, fun time! I saw lots of very, friendly people, learned from the helpful, informative exhibits while having fun! This event is very much, worth going to and participating in, especially, if you live with disabilities and/or care for someone with one or more disabilities! It was so interesting and I learned a lot about others and myself, who live with disabilities in this world! After several hours of being there, a very e-x-h-a-u-s-t-e-d, Evelyn, headed home!    _Evelyn Pinto at The Abilities Expo