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

                          What The Computer Can’t Do I'm very grateful for the computer and my friends who contact me on Facebook, for the people who read my blog and for the people I email. It's a wonderful way to be in touch with people whom I love to connect with! The computer is not a human touch, or a physical being! It cannot hold my hand and and reassure me. It cannot hold me!  The computer cannot hug me!  It cannot sense how scared I am when I say everything is okay! The computer cannot physically be there when I need someone with me! The computer cannot feel the tears stream down face,as I cry!                                            Evelyn Pinto                                       July 29, 2015 (Edited)

I try to show respect to everyone and treat them like I would like to treated, regardless if they treat me like crap. It's not the point if people treat me badly. It's my behavior that I'm responsible for. At times, I  unintentionally wrong others. (I would not, ever. want to hurt another person or to have my words hurt someone). It is not in me to hurt anyone intentionally. If I or what I say (or said) hurt any of you I am deeply sorry.  All I can do now, is ask forgiveness to you and to God. . I hope is  that we all can move on .   All I can do now is pray. pray to experience and to give the gift of forgiveness. At the end of the day, I answer to only myself and to God. "Forgiveness may never change the past but, it can change the future."                 With All My Prayers,                               Evelyn Pinto                             July 28, 2015                          (Pictures taken by Evelyn Pinto)

I Pray! When medicine doesn't work, I pray! When medicine keeps me alive, I pray - a lot! When medicine keeps me stable, I also pray! When medicine and prayer work together, I pray! As I glance up, into the heavens,  And cry a prayer of thanksgiving to My Lord! I become calm and feel in me, peace! I'm so loved by Jesus! Thanks Be To God!

I'm so blessed, with no desire to complain! My life is a life with sickness, pain, doctors and the hospital. My life is also a life filled with God, friends, family and miracles! Just looking outside my window,  I see the most beautiful, wonderful sight.  I'm seeing purple and white flowers growing.right outside my window!  The trees seems to be dancing in the wind.  What an amazing, glorious sight and I only have to look outside my window to see a miracle! God has truly blessed.me! Thanks Be To God!                     Evelyn Pinto                    July 24, 2015

I am home from the hospital. I was discharged last night. Through this experience (and in my life) I felt the presence of Jesus, so, I know I'll be okay! I had diastolic congestive heart failure which caused and/or added to the shortness of breath I had been going through. The doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, everyone at the hospital,  helped me to stabilize so I could go home.  The staff working at the hospital, were all patient with me and presented my care at a level of superior excellence. I'm home now and will have a visiting nurse come to my home.. God Is Good All The Time!                 Evelyn Pinto                 July 21, 2015

I am a person with a lung disease, using oxygen and needing to travel in a wheelchair. People either talk to me as if I were a baby or try to help me without asking first. If you see a person with a physical disability, please, "ask",  if they need help. Talk to us like you would anybody else because we are one of the anybody else! First "ask how"  you can help me.. At times I do need and appreciate help with things that I cannot do! Don't just do things like bodily hold an elevator door open. I can very easily push the button to hold the elevator door open. (This is just an example).. Please, I, at times do need your help. I am not helpless though! Do "not" rob me of my independence, dignity and/or respect in the process.                                                                Evelyn Pinto                                                                July 20, 2015                                Me, Evelyn in the hospital

                                          Me, Evelyn,     This is a picture of me, taken by a friend, while I attended Emmanual College: One day, I traveled back to Harvard Square!! (It's been a million years since I've been there)! I was a student at Emmanuel College when I use to frequent Harvard Square! Those were the days of my yesteryears! I was,, and still to a degree still am,, a pure idealist. When I was younger, I studied relentlessly, day and night, having the dream of becoming a physician. I wanted to change the world. I wanted to make the world a better pace for people. I had dreams! I had many dreams that I thought were possible. The Harvard Coop is where I bought a lot of my school supplies and more. Harvard Square had its' own magic then! It[s bigger than I remember and even more intriguing to me! Going to Harvard Square, I realize that I "still" want to make this world a better place! Harvard Square Is Most Definitely A Magical Place!         

Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma, chronic respiratory failure and a long list of other medical issues, it's really difficult to live a normal life. Excursions to the hospital become necessary more than I, or anyone, would want. This is one of those times. I am now in the Emergency Room at the hospital I go for my medical care. I am waiting for placement in a medical unit here. My doctors and I tried, very hard,to take care of my medical problems as an outpatient. I suppose it was inevitable, when my breathing became worse for a significant amount of time, hospitalization was inevitable. I'm trying to maintain a positive attitude, even here, in the hospital. I'm praying a lot also.                            Evelyn Pinto                           July 18, 2015

We crucify ourselves between 2 thieves: Regret over yesterday and worry about tomorrow. What happened yesterday, happened yesterday, There's no way we can bring it back and relive it. Let it go! Move on! Live today and live in today. Live for the moment for that moment will never come again. Live your life to the fullest.  Don't be a victim of life or of circumstance. Don't worry about tomorrow.  Tomorrow will take care of itself.                                                             Evelyn Pinto                       July 18, 2015   (Photos taken by Evelyn Pinto)

I'm in my apt on these hot, humid days. Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma and chronic respiratory failure, I need to spend most of my time where it is air conditioned and cool. (My apt has the air conditioning on, as well as the fan going). I struggle, trying to breathe -  a lot. I keep busy, distracting myself from what's going on in my body. I spent some time, going through pictures that I've taken.  I would like to share them! Not knowing what my future will hold, I pray. Every day, spent at home and with my friends and family, is a gift! Ever day, just living, is a gift, a gift from God! I feel okay right now!. God Is Good!                       Evelyn Pinto                       July 15, 2015                    (Pictures taken by Evelyn Pinto, July-2015)

With A Smile On My Face, I Go On! Things are more difficult for me now.  I can't do all the things I used to do.  I get very sick -  a lot .  I have a chronic medical illnesses and disabilities.  I use a wheelchair to get around. I require supplementary oxygen to breathe adequately.  Things look bad, right?  No! No way!  I still smile and laugh.  I relished in a rainbow I watched from the 3rd floor window.  I go outside, in the very early morning, when the air quality is better for me..  I see birds, trees, beavers and the wondrous morning sky!  I see the sunrise. I see the  miracles of God!  I realize how God has blessed me! I I am so grateful! God Is Good All The Time! God has truly blessed me!                           Evelyn Pinto                          July 13, 2015

Things I Can Do: I can fly, though I don't have wings you can see. I love people, even though I may lose them. (It won't stop me from showing love). I will help you, not expecting anything in return. I risk, even though I may get hurt. I'll take the next step(s), even though I may be afraid. I'll go on, even in uncertainty. I'll kick your butt, if you've wronged someone I love. I'll choose Life, even through the pain. I'll continue to have faith in God, even if I don't understand "Why.?"                Evelyn Pinto               July10, 2015

I live with a diagnosis of  COPD, asthma, and chronic respiratory failure. I'm at my apt, trying to maintain a quality of life, here with my friends. Really, I just trying to stay alive!                          Evelyn Pinto                          July 6, 2015

I  thought I would show everyone photographs of God's Creation In Nature! Here are some photographs that I had taken of God's Creation! Have An Awesome Day, Everyone and A fabulous 4th of July! Smile! Laugh a lot! Be grateful to God for all things! Love and prayers,                       Evelyn (Pinto)                        July 4, 2015  (Pictures taken by Me, Evelyn Pinto)

Lord, Thank You For Today! With this day, may come pain, numerous difficulties, struggles and trials. Today may also bring joy, laughter, friends and family to share with me quality moments, fun and smiles. I'm going to concentrate on the later! God Is An Awesome God!            Evelyn Pinto             July 4, 2015

Happy 4th Of July! This 1st Picture Is The USA Flag , At Sunrise, Streaming Over The Building I Live In! The following are other pictures of The USA Flag! May God Bless America! May God Bless Us All!       Evelyn Pinto       July 3, 2015 (Pictures taken by, Me, Evelyn Pinto)