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

I had a bad day yesterday. Today I, now see the bigger picture. I realize that it's not all about me. There are people that needed a few encouraging words from me. I need to show love to everyone! I am not going into the regret mode of would of, could of, should of. Instead I.m saying to pray: "Make your requests known to God in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. " Jesus has never failed me. Many people have failed me. Jesus has not!. I was not blessed with a lot of patience. I know God comes in many forms. God blesses me every day! Even when I' ask Him, like Job did, "Why?", He kind of says, not to look at the world but, within yourself. I'm a grateful person today, grateful because I know how much God continues to bless me. In this zany, wonderful world, God continues to bless me, even through through times of difficulty and pain.. God has put many amazing people in my life.

In the journey of my life, I always tended to be different. I really had no interest to be like everyone else. I certainly did not follow the crowd! When I was much younger and not like the rest of my peers, there tended to be some bullying. There had also been a mad rush, by professionals, to label me. Did I tell you, I really, really hate labels? I don't understand why, when I just want to be myself, people have to put a label on me! The field of Psychiatry is very busy these days labeling people! And don’t I know it! Let me sing in the hallways! Let me laugh, when I think it’s funny! Let me dance in the hallways, even if it’s doing wheelies in my wheelchair! Please, allow me to be that person that God intended me to be, even if I am a bit weird but, unique! Let me be who I am! Let me be “ME”!                 Evelyn Pinto                June 22, 2016

Someday I will be gone from this earth. All trace of me will be gone, except my photographs and my writings! Many of my photographs will awe people! My words will speak to people. They will teach and inspire! Then people will know me as the person I am. They will hear my words and they will know me! My words will speak to them and then they will see me. People will see me as I really am! Even those who think they knew me, will not see the person they thought they knew but, the person I really am! I will be someone people wish they knew, wish they could spend time with, and could learn from. Since I will be gone, they will only have my words to know me! It will be too late for some people and just the right time for others!                   Evelyn M. Pinto                   June 20, 2016 (edited)

You see my disabilities God see’s my abilities You see me with boundaries God sees me with no boundaries You see, in me, little possibility God sees me achieving the impossible You see my frailties God sees me as courageous and strong You see the wheelchair God sees me running marathons You see me with sicknesses God sees me with wellness You see what I can’t achieve God sees me achieving greatness You see; “With God, all things are possible!"                                                       Evelyn Pinto                                                       June 17, 2016

It has been 11 years since the passing of my father, Paul Pinto Sr. Since that fateful day, there have been many difficult times, a lot of regrets and floods of memories. I never stopped missing my father – Ever! He was the person who kept our family together  My father, in our earlier days, was the person we all relied on. My father was the kind of man that in the most serious of moments, he would make us all burst out laughing! There were many good times, family functions,  where we celebrated quality moments of togetherness. There were times of need but, even they weren’t tragic because we had each other. We weren’t the Waltons, as we all experienced some very, very difficult times, together and alone. There had still been arguments, misunderstandings and sickness. Yes, there was also suffering. All of us carried our own brand of suffering but, the most painful was watching my dad suffer. You see, my father was sick with lung cancer, heart disease a

People want to feel wanted,  needed, loved, and have a purpose. When a person does not feel needed, loved, wanted or have a purpose, maybe it's time for them to go where they do feel needed, wanted, loved and have a purpose! _Evelyn Pinto June 16, 2016

My heart breaks for the victims, their families and all those affected by the Orlando shooting. My prayers go out to them. My heart breaks for the LGBT Community. My prayers go out to them. I'm watching the news and see this community sing a rendition of Amazing Grace. I begin to cry, as I see how they choose love over hate. I can somehow see and feel some of their pain. Being in so much pain, these Americans still choose love over hate. Though affected, as an American, by this tragedy, I know hate will never, ever win! Love wins!                 Evelyn Pinto                 June 13, 2016

There are special things I love doing. Worshiping, praising and giving thanks to God and being with children. Mass came to the building in which I live. The priest and the adults, that came to celebrate mass with us tenants, were from saint Clement's church. These adults brought their children. Folks, I was blessed to do what I loved; I was so fortunate to be a a part of praise, worship and thanksgiving to God with others (mass). I also did what I totally love to do today.  I was with and took care of the children! God Is Good All The Time!                          Evelyn Pinto                         June 11, 2016

"This is the day that the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in t!" Today is a gift, a gift from God! With this new day, comes hope, This new day holds promise with an opportunity to make a life of service to God and to others. Today can, also, be an adventure! I choose not be angry or conflictive today. I want to smile at everyone. I want to laugh and do zany stuff! I want to be with my neighbors and be there for them, if those needs arise. I continue to be blessed by God, as I reflect on the morning sunrise. I am blessed beyond human comprehension. Today everything may not go as I want it, but, with the help of God, I know I'll be okay!                             Evelyn Pinto                             June 10, 2016

There are somethings you will never see. One of them is me in a skirt or a dress. Well, I've learned to never say never! Going through my closet, I found this skirt. Trying the skirt on, I was amazed that it fit. So, yesterday I played "Dress-Up"! Chances are you will probably never see this again! One question: Have I become a girly girl at 60?                                 Evelyn Pinto                                 June 9, 2015