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

                                                                                                               Mom's 1st Pedicure                                                                              Mother and Daughter                HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOTHER! Whenever I think of you, Mom, I think of "Love"!   I think of the values you and Dad instilled in me. I learned that no matter how bad things were and how hopeless they seemed, I know I will never, ever, give up! I learned to persevere through trials, health crisis-is and loss. I remember, Mom, though little things that you told me as a child and I find comfort in them to this day. Little things you used to say like: "Whenever someone dies, it makes room for the birth of a baby." "You know too much for your own good." "You're alright, the world is so wrong." (The last quote of yours, I totally believe now). Though your words

Today has been a rough day, a really rough day! I know what I'll do.  I'm going to not think for the rest of today. Maybe I will take the day off thinking tomorrow. I will not acknowledge the world's existence, and all the persons in the world, I'm going to sing with the birds today. I'll travel through the sky 'til I reach a nice, fluffy, warm cloud to rest on. I'll dance with the trees in the wind. Yes, this seems much better (for a short while) than exercising any contact with the world or people. I want fun back in my life and not always be surrounded by serious life stuff.  Again, I ask: What happened to 5 years old?                                            Evelyn Pinto                                            August 29, 2015                                            (edited)

Life is so precious to me yet, it can be taken away from me and/or anyone in a flash!  I know I have to live today, live for the moment.  I have to make this moment count. I don't want to waste this short time I  have, being angry or being hurt. (I am just not feeling the best about myself or those I love).  Life is too short for this kind of thinking! I want to love the world and everybody in it!  I wa nt to sing, dance, laugh and do zany stuff! I want to see the sun rise and set.  I want to see, smell and watch the rain.  I want to watch thunder storms.  I want to eat a dozen snowflakes.  After I do all this, I will set another list of things I want to do.  As long as I can still do this fun stuff and thank God for it, I'm really, really living.  Love,              Evelyn Pinto              August 29, 2015

                       Authority:  Authority is of no question, it comes from God! It's other authority figures in this life that I have trouble with!!! A friend asked me once: "Do you have a problem with authority?" My answer: "Defiantly so!" My 1st authorities in my life were my mother and father. My parents taught me so much about Life. They were the first people who taught me what Life was all about . They loved me and showed me how to love others. I learned to survive and to be grateful. in what is an unfair but, beautiful world! About authority figures: Some authority figures, I respect them as well as their position in my life! Some I don't for these reasons: (1) Lies (2) Misuse of their authority position (3) Abuse of their authority  (4) This kind of authority person who  seems to think they are better than the people they have authority over! These last three should "not" be in "any" kind of authority over "Anyone"

"Some people are so poor, all they have is money"! This quote was on a church sign. For some reason this quote really  hit me! I may not have much in the material sense or even have  "status quo" in this society but, I am so, very rich. I know what is important , what really is important, in Life! I've been blessed with a lot of love in my life. I have faith in My God and I have accepted Jesus as My Savior. This faith  sustains me through the trials and sickness I go through, as well as the joyful times in my life. God has equipped me with all I need today.. God has truly blessed me abundantly! Praise The Lord!                                          Evelyn Pinto                                  August 23, 2015

Peace and happiness will occur when we ,accept people for who they are and the good  (whether small and/or big) they do in the world.  _Evelyn Pinto

When people say "they"? Who are they talking about? Politicians, other religions? Do people remember the feuds between the Catholics and Protestants years ago? It was ugly, if you were Protestant and lived in a Catholic part and vice versa. To tell you the truth, we cannot generalize.  Religion and faith should be peaceful.  They should have this in common:  prayer, redemption, forgiveness and salvation. Religion and churches, whatever faith, should be a safe place, with no harm to anyone, in or out of the church. People have belonged to every race and religion have done terrible things. More people, I believe, have done good in the world! I like to think there are more good people than bad people in the world.  The world, to me,  is a lot more good than bad. The media is guilty of  painting the world as a bad place.  Sure bad things happen but, there is definitely more good in the world than bad!  Even out of bad, there can come some good! America and its'  pe

I, as a rule, don not like to talk about politics in my blog. I feel that I "have" to say this: No, I definitely do "not" want Donald Trump as president!  Some say that Donald Trump says what everyone is thinking and  what everyone wants to say. That's so far from the truth!. I do not, and would never say or think what this man says!  Never! What Donald Trumps calls people and how he describes people, I could never think or say.  It's bullying! I, believing in the good in people.  I also believe that most people could not think or say what Donald Trump has said! I could just imagine Donald Trump , if he ever bought the presidency, with foreign diplomats. I would like to remind Mr Trump, and his followers, that this country is a country made of immigrants. The only population that "do" have roots here is the American Indian. I don't think Mr Trump is American Indian.. Mr Trump is more of an entertainer than anything else. No, I would no

Dear Friends, I want to thank all of you who my read blog: ME, As I Go.Through This Zany, Marvelous, Difficult Experience Called "LIFE". My blog tells of my journey and how I navigate through my Life. This would not be possible without Easter Seals, who leased me this computer.   I write my blog, email and connect with others  with this computer from Easter Seals. With the help of two technology specialists, Tara Esprirtu and Julie Arroyo,  from Easter Seals, I was taught a firm foundation in computer skills. These two wonderful, patient, knowledgeable, awesome people, Tara and Julie,  taught this once  computer illiterate person (me) all I needed to know to eventually advance myself in computers.  The skills that they re-enforced in me, gave me the confidence to understand and to navigate in this technology world. Easter Seals is a great and vital foundation that gives me, and so, many, many others, who live with disabilities, help.  Easter Seals has also given m

I'm home from the hospital.  I was discharged Wednesday and was home by Wednesday night. I apologize for not blogging sooner, telling of my discharge,  but Life kind of happened. I had so much to do, (and still do),  but, just had to rest, as well. I'm on the road to recovery from this last acute illness, this illness, that required hospitalization. The staff at the hospital, that I go for my medical care, were outstanding! The level of care that was presented to me was excellent, totally su[erior! I have to get used to this life I have at home. It won't be that difficult because I will be among friends and close to family, who will give me the support  I need, if and when I need it. I , wherever I am and whatever state I am (whether physical or in my head) I will always have Jesus to talk with, support me and give me what I need to navigate through my life. Praise Be To God!                                Evelyn Pinto                               August 21,

Dear Friends, I continue to stabilize as I try to maintain calmness though, still being a patient in the hospital. The staff have been awesome and have treated me very well but, I long to be home, home among friends and where my family can visit. I have the strong faith not only that Jesus is taking care of me, while keeping me safe but, also,  I am right where He needs me. Love and prayers,                                            Evelyn Pinto                                           August 19, 2015.

Dear Friends, Please keep me in your prayers. In a week, I was treated with 2 antibiotics for, what doctors thought, pneumonia. The 1st antibiotic didn't work because me to have a night of hallucinations. (Hallucinations are a side effect of this antibiotic). The 2nd one didn't work because apparently it wasn't strong enough. Feverish, I called an ambulance and went to the hospital, the hospital I go for my medical care. In the ER, my fever was 103. I was treated with 2 IV antibiotics. The doctors cannot continue to treat this infection because they do not know what it is or where it is. Meanwhile, my white blood count is still elevated. I continue to be very weak and so, so, fatigued, as well as short of breath and painfully congested.  Could we all pray for God's Wisdom, His Hands and His Heart to guide my medical team. I would appreciate and will be very, very grateful for every prayer. Love,                Evelyn (Pinto)                August 16, 20

I wish I was a Super Hero! I would fly through the sky and fly all over the world! A Super Hero never gets tired, sick, alone, bored, confused and lonely., They never, ever, feel pain! Super heroes help people as they fly from  here to there!  I wish, now, I could fly through the sky, and reach the sun. I would live among the stars. Maybe I would even swing on a star.. I wish I wasn't feeling this pain I feel through out my body! I think tonight I  "will" swing on a star. Would anyone like to swing on a star with me? Love and prayers,                               Evelyn Pinto                               August 14, 2015

I Don't Think Inside The Box I don't think inside the box.   I don't color inside the lines, literally ! Metaphorically speaking, I don't think inside the box! Realistically, sometimes, I think so far from the box, not many can understand me! Few can catch up with me!                               Evelyn Pinto                               8-14-15                

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I figured out what my grey hairs were:  Stress Highlights  _Evelyn Pinto

If you can't change the world, make the it a  better place. That's the best way to change  the world.  _Evelyn Pinto

Feeling so sick today, I reluctantly called my doctor's office and talked with the doctor on call. After listening to me, telling of my symptoms, this doctor strongly encouraged me to go to my hospital's ER.  He said that it sounded like I had an infection. I went to the ER, at the hospital I go for care and had lab work done and a chest x-ray 2x. I am being treated for pneumonia, which is an infection in the lungs. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. I appreciate and am grateful for every one! Totally Exhausted, I'm going to bed. Love and prayers,                               Evelyn Pinto                              August 9, 2015

I am not feeling well today. I woke up in severe pain. My entire body aches. I also had the chills most of the morning, surrounding myself with many blankets. I am still very congested, though I did 2 nebulizer treatments so far. I have a severe headache. I can feel my heart beating, very fast. I am waiting for the doctor on call, at my doctor's office to call me. I am so weak and fatigued. I'm going to pray!  Love,                Evelyn