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

I'm a witness to Jesus Christ! I can tell you when Jesus came into my life. I will also tell you how God is working in my life. Jesus entered my life at time that I was an emotional mess and, physically, near death. It could have gone either way  in this dark, dark place I was in. A light shone, through this darkness, with a voice that also penetrated through the darkness that me to hold on. "No matter what happens tonight",, that voice  said, "just hold on!" I could not, then, identify the voice or that light that shown through but,I held on to it! I know now that The Light and The Voice was Jesus! Since that dark, dark time, God has worked in my life. My life has not been easy. I have COPD, asthma, respiratory failure and congestive heart failure. I also use a manual wheelchair to move around in. I live in an assited living where most of the people are living with serious health issues also. Even in my acute state, I monister, in a loving wa

The Girl Scouts, from saint Raphael's in Medford, came for a visit, to the building where I live. They were "Awesome!" The Girl Scouts gave an outstanding musical performance. Afterwards, the girls interacted with all of us. We danced with these girls, talked with them and joked with these fantastic young ladies! It was a fabulous time and a really, really fantastic night! An open invitation for these Girl Scouts to visit us again! These girls were talented, outgoing and super, super awesome!                           Evelyn Pinto                           September 25, 2015                      Most photos were taken by Evelyn Pinto

I went to The Abilities Expo at The Boston Convention Center last Sunday (9-20-15). I go to The Abilities Expo, when it is in Boston, every year. This year, my friend, Janet, came with me. I not only had a lot of fun, I learned a great deal! What I loved most, about The Abilities Expo, was that the event concentrated on what I, as a person living with disabilities, can do, not on what I can't do! There were new inventions that help people with disabilities, more modern, advanced wheelchairs, and many other advances for people with disabilities. There were a variety of services, at The Abilities Expo, designed to aid people who live with disabilities. Easter Seals, who are responsible for my foundation in computer knowledge as well as my actual computer and printer, was there also. We also attended a very interesting workshop. I wore my friend out that day! To tell you the truth, I was worn out, by the time we left the show, also!                              Evelyn

Thank you God, For My Friends and Family! I prayed with a few, good friends, friends I trust, totally! Though physically, I still feel severe physical pain,though, after my friends and I prayed, I felt this peace come over me, the peace of God! 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 with me and strengthens me so I do not have to go it alone!                       Evelyn Pinto                      September 19, 2015

Good Morning Friends! Ever have one of those days? Yesterday seemed like a bad day for a lot of people. It was also a crazy day! Nothing - Nothing went the way it should have been!  People were on edge a lot.  Tempers were short. Misinformation was communicated to people who had little choice but to 'go with it'. Things were said to people that they shouldn't have said, a lot of times because things weren't right by them either. Today is a brand new day.  Yesterday was yesterday!  A lot of people had the same uncomfortable, hurtful experiences we did ! Learn from yesterday but, then also, just "Forget it! Let it go! I'm going to meet today with smiles, laughter, good words to everyone and express the love, a love I can give, to all! Have A Great Day Everyone!  May God Bless You All, Always!  Love,                   Evelyn (Pinto)                   September 16, 2015                                                                           

OOOPS! I had my fingers on the video, instead of the camera! What is that flaming light?  Is it the sun? OOOPS! At Castle Island,                              Evelyn Pinto                              September 15, 2015

All Of Us Went To Castle Island! The smell, taste, feel and sound of the ocean was invigorating and rejuvenating! I spent a long time at the pier, just me, the ocean the sky and paserbyers with dogs and children. Everyone strange were friends and quickly became family to our family! It was an awesomely fabulous time!                        Love, Evelyn Pinto,                       At Her Happy Place (The Ocean)                      September 14, 2015                      Photos by Evelyn Pinto                               9-14-2015

  Mass came to my building today. Guess who I got to take care of? The children.! Anyone who knows me, knows of my love for children. The times I totally enjoy are the times I'm with children. I love these children so much!                                    Evelyn Pinto                                   September 12, 2015

I'm Home! I was discharged from the hospital last night (Friday night). I'm so happy to be home, among friends and family,  who can visit more easily. The hospital staff presented my care at a level of superior excellence. The doctors, nurses, PCA's, respiratory therapists; everyone were so compassionate, knowledgeable of my medical condition(s) and treated me exceptionally well! Their dedication to me, as their patient, was astounding! I'm so happy to be home now. I'm working to recover from this serious, life threatening pneumonia. Thank you, everyone, for your prayers. I am so, very grateful and appreciate every prayer. Prayers do work! Praise The Lord! Love and prayers, Evelyn Pinto September 12, 2015

I'm going home tonight! The causes of my pneumonia are not known with 100% accuracy. The doctors, after consulting with specialists (who talked to me) explained precautionary  measures that would/might lessen the frequency of these pneumonia s that I have been troubled with for so long. These precautions were also written out for me. I, taking my health very seriously, am going to be diligent about following these precautions. I don't want to be that acutely ill, that my life becomes continually in jeopardy. I'm going home tonight, to be with friends and have family visit. I'm still not feeling me, extremely weak, totally exhausted and so very fatigued. I'll get back to myself again. I know I will. Now, I'm going to pray and thank God!                                 Evelyn Pinto                                September 11, 2015

I want to write about depression, namely my depression. I want to tell you how frustrated, empty and completely exhausted and weak I feel. I want to say how me, being sick so much, has made me feel things and emotions I don't want to feel. Living now with this pneumonia with  trying to cope with chronic diseases is exhausting in itself.  It feels like all my endurance, strength and life seems to have been sucked right out of me. I want to say how much it has affected me, how it has made me feel so depressed and really, really frightened. I want to tell you how sick and I am now and have been for awhile. I want to tell  all this  and then, I want to pray.                           Evelyn Pinto                           September 11, 2015

This is the middle of my second day as a patient in the hospital. The staff that work here are so, very compassionate, experts in their field, loving, love their job and and emphasize that they are all working to get me better and back home. It is just that this pneumonia , and every previous one, take more out of me. It's difficult being sick in the hospital and being me right now. I want to go home but, I am absolutely out of strength and endurance . I want so much, to feel better. I need a miracle.Love and prayers,                                          Evelyn Pinto                                          September 10, 2015

  I have a serious case of pneumonia. I woke up freezing last night. I had just finished a course of oral antibiotics, while being treated at home. I knew I had a fever. Following the advice of my doctor, I went to the Emergency Room, at the hospital that I go for my medical care. My fever was 103.9. They treated me with Tylenol, ice packs all over my body and IV antibiotics. I am still getting the IV antibiotics. My fever is down, for now and I'm really, really, totally exhausted and fatigued. I will welcome any/all prayers. Thank you. Love,                           Evelyn (Pinto)                          September 9, 2015

  A sales person from a pharmaceutical company and I were talking as we both waited for doctors in one of my doctors' offices. As we talked., he asked me this:: If you were on a deserted island (remembering all the side effects of every medicine) and  you could only take one pill, what would you take? You have to remember that every medicine (pill) has at the very least a side effect. The answer is (ready for this) PLACEBO! If you take any medicine(s), please know what you are taking and the potential side effect(s). Be informed! Be active in your treatment. If you are getting any kind of medical and/or psychiatric care. be your own best advocate! You are the doctor and the patient of your own body. You know it better than anybody else! Why? You are the only one that is living in it. Love and Prayers,                                    Evelyn Pinto                                   September 8, 2015

My favorite mornings are my times of serenity and reflection in places like this courtyard: These videos were taken by me on a morning that I was searching for, and found, peace.                                 Evelyn Pinto                                 September 6, 2015 

Anyone want to fly in the sky with me?. I must warn you all,,I fly high, high enough to be wrapped in a white, really fluffy cloud.. Maybe we can even swing on a star.? Being an adult is so overrated! I do take on my adult responsibilities when I have to. Sometimes I just have to take advice from a 6 year old.. Being around young children, I can really live (and have fun in the process)!. Life is too, too serious lots of times.. People can forget what is really important.. Right now, it is my, imagination! I ask you this: What ever happened to 5 years old?                                     Evelyn Pinto                              September 4, 2015

I was running a fever (101.6) 2 days ago. This was in addition to deep, painful congestion in my chest, severe pain in my joints, my ears ringing and really, really painful, massive headaches. I saw my pulmonary physician yesterday, in which he sent me, almost immediately for a chest x-ray and blood work. I received a call from my pulmonary physician office after returning home.  Yes, it was confirmed, from the chest x-ray that I have pneumonia.  I will be starting antibiotics asap, at home. It gets exhausting being me and being sick so much.  To tell you the truth, I'm really, really tired of being run down by mac trucks, metaphorically speaking. Yes, I am exhausted and hurting. My exhaustion, pain and sickness turned to gratitude as I glance upward and thank God for what I have. I thank God, that there are hospitals, doctors, nurses and medical personnel to help me to get better when I become sick. I thank God for friends, family and my church who love me, and who