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

My Young Friends and Myself December 2, 2017 Photograph taken by Pastor Gary McClenthen

Walking through the courtyard. All pictures in this post were taken by Evelyn Pinto November, 2017

This is a very old picture of my father, my brothers and sisters and my 2 cousins, Patrick and Jeffrey, in an earlier day of our yesteryears. I can still remember my father reading the Herald Newspaper at the breakfast table. It was in a different time in our lives and in the world. Our lives and the world were vastly different. We had our hopes and dreams. Though my hopes and dreams are in a another place , I still have hope and dreams! Love, prayers and hope,                         Evelyn (Pinto)                        November 28, 2017

                                                                                             The Gratitude Jar by Evelyn Pinto Performed at Maplewood Baptist Church November 19, 201                     The Gratitude Jar I created a “Gratitude Jar”! Sickness plagues my body. Because of all these illnesses in my body, my emotions are all over the place. My life is an unpredictable and as unstable as my physical and emotional states. I also live in a time in which the world has taken upon a new craziness. In the midst of sickness, adversity, pain and craziness, I put together a “Gratitude Jar”! I put in this jar many papers of blessings....

I attended a Halloween party, on Halloween afternoon, in the building in which I live at. There was a DJ, music, dancing, food, beverages and candy. And yes, there were fabulous Halloween costumes and prizes for the best costumes. Guess what? I, me, Evelyn won 1st prize, dressed up as the Queen of Hearts! And  there were 2 Queens, myself and my elegant friend, Joan. Me, a Queen? Really! Did anyone doubt that? It was a fun time for all! A very tired Evelyn, not afraid of goblins or monsters, slipped into bed early on Halloween night. An exhausted and graciously grateful,                 Evelyn Pinto                November 1, 2017               Photos taken and edited, with love,                             by Evelyn Pinto

I would like to talk to you about 4 individuals in my life, who are not only my friends but, sacrifice in many ways for others, including me. The occupations of these 4 amazing people are ministers and chaplains. These 4 people go out to the broken sick and dying. Many would run from situations that these people graciously glide into. These people are instruments of healing. They give of their time and their life to those many who are broken, tired and in need. I’m one of those who is a recipient of their love, kindness and that peace of mind that that I found in myself through these servants of God. I thank my Lord many times over for placing these remarkable people in my life.  Yes, it is God that radiantly shines through these 4 individuals! With sincerity, love and gracious gratitude,                            ...

When you give your problem(s), a situation, and even your life to God, it’s utterly amazing what can happen! I wanted to find a way to thank all the wonderful people in my Life for all they have given me. It's my birthday soon so, I needed it to be a joyous occasion to say "thank you” to all the wonderful, loving and supportive people who mean so much to me.. So, my dear friends, I gave a party to emphatically say to everyone “Thank You!” Paintings, posters and pictures, all dressed in a gratitude theme, decorated the room at the assisted living, where I live. I wrote the following for all my friends and family: Thank you! With sincerity, love and gracious gratitude,                                 Evelyn (Pinto)                ...

           IN THE ARMS OF GOD                                    by Evelyn Pinto Sometimes God leaves me on a path. I may not know where. It may not be where I want to go but, I trust God, knowing that He will always take care of me. This does not mean I'm going to just sit back and be a victim of circumstance. No, certainly not! God made me the person I am. As this person, I am still his "Work In Progress!" I trust God and will always ask my Lord's guidance, protection and safety. I will ask Him for these and everything in prayer. You know something? In this tilt-a-whirl of life, I know I'll be ok. I know this because I am in the Arms of God! Wherever I go from here, home or somewhere else, I know that' it's where God needs me to be. And that, my friends, is where I’m supposed to be!        ...

                       Gratitude Celebration This poster has been created by Evelyn Pinto Inspiration came from God October 14, 2017

It's "always” nice when my family comes to visit me, always! I love seeing all my family, every one of them! Today, my mother, my sister, Roberta and my niece, Telia graced me with their own presence in my apartment. God Is Good! Life Is Good! With sincerity, love and gracious gratitude,               Evelyn Pinto              October 14, 2017

Dear Lord,  Please remind me that this life is not all about me and my needs.  It's about others and their needs. Mostly, it’s all about You, Jesus May your Love live in me and please allow your Love to go throughout this crazy world! Amen                            Evelyn Pinto                           October 11, 2017