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

I was having a rough time last night, a meltdown. All the defenses and strengths I had built up for years came crashing down. Consciously unaware, this meltdown had been building up in me. It was the actions of this now president that ignited this hell. It was as if I was reliving those hellish days of my past. At the same time, I was somewhere beyond frightened, fearful that the past was happening again to me and to others whom I dearly love. I was in a state of certain fear that harm would come to me and to others I care about. I cried and prayed and prayed and cried and cried some more. I was unstable and felt overwhelmed with debilitating fear and anxiety! I survived through parts of my past, just survived. My brother was murdered in a hate crime. He was beat up strangled and tossed in a dumpster. It was over 21 years ago. His murderers were never brought to justice or even pursued. It took years before I dealt with his murder and years more before I ...

I have never been prouder to be a woman. Because of illness, I could not make any of the Women's Marches. With sincerity, I wish I could be there among the crowd. I want to be a part, in any way, of this Women's movement! As a woman and a person living with disabilities, I was offended that the president now took down the website protecting people with disabilities. I want assurance that my rights and the rights of women and those living with disabilities are protected. I want assurance that the rights of the most vulnerable, children, seniors and all those living with disabilities, are protected. Speaking to this administration, I, we all, want assurance definitely that the rights of women and the rights of the most vulnerable are protected.                    Evelyn Pinto                 ...

I'm "Home"! I was discharged from the hospital yesterday. I was diagnosed with food poisoning. I was living in Poop City for 6 days. I was astonished at the amounts of poop that could come out of me, while also praying for it to stop. It did stop and I am “Home”, where I belong! I would like to thank the nurses and primary care assistants on the medical unit I was placed on, for their help, their devotion and the care they showed for me. The nurses and primary care assistant were totally amazing! I would like, also, to thank the compassionate people in Respiratory Therapy, who not only help me in my breathing issues but, have been a familiar presence in a lonely and impersonal hospital world. I would like, also, to thank my doctors for treating me and sending me on road to recovery. A note of sincere gratitude go to the chaplains at the hospital, who continue to be there for me. These women (chaplains) in the Pastoral Care Department continue to...

I am still in the hospital. I have been sick for 12 days and in the hospital since Saturday. It’s Tuesday morning and I’m ready to be well, home and away from Hospital Life. My body refuses to comply with my plans. The diarrhea seems never ending. The pain is almost always evident as well. The results of my blood work go quickly and directly to my doctors. I have had fluids, magnesium and other treatments intravenous. I am trying to maintain a level of sanity through all of this. I do have blessings through this turmoil. The staff at the hospital I go for my medical care have been outstanding. The level of care I have received is at a level of superior excellence. Their willingness to help me have held me in awe. Their compassion for a person they barely know utterly astounds me. Today, I would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, primary care assistants, respiratory therapists and everyone who has been helping as my body fights the flu and a virus. ...

I am a patient in the hospital. I am fighting for wellness, for answers, for my life. What was important to me a week ago, has little meaning now. Yes, my family and my friends are still very, very important. Those little things that robbed me of what’s actually is important are feeling I, now, truly regret. I am having high fevers, excessive diarrhea, severe headaches, body aches and pains, chills, and other worrisome symptoms. Yes, I am fighting! I have help with this battle. The doctors, nurses, primary care assistants, respiratory therapists and many others at the hospital I go for my medical care, are helping fight. Yes, I so want to be well. It just now more than ever has me realize how much I am in God’s Hands.                     Evelyn Pinto                     ...

It has been proven with certainty that United States of America's 2016 Presidential election was not fair. Between the Russian hacking and other recent events now transparent, the only conclusion we now draw upon is: "It was not a fair election!" The only question that now arises is: "What are we going to do about it?" With sincerity and a prayer for peace and fairness, A disheartened,                  Evelyn Pinto                  January 12, 2017

I love Meryl Streep for her achievements in the public eye and I did like her speech at the Golden Globes / 2017. I live with disabilities myself and I do wish there were more inclusion into stuff for people with disabilities. I pray one day there will be people with disabilities win at the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards and more people with disab lities would accomplish greatness within themselves and the world . The only way we all can make that happen is to take steps ourselves to be included. Run for political office! Blog! Be active on social media sights that tell of the person you are not because of your disabilities but, despite them!  Write a book! I know it takes a long time for me to get ready for the day . I get weak and totally exhausted because of the  physical   and medical  disabilities I live with. I do  understand  how it is more difficult to be a part of some stuff in Life. It is not impossible, though! My...

Yes, I am totally against Trump's narcissistic, egotistical behavior. Yes, I think Trump is dangerous! Yes, I think Trump should go through a psychiatric evaluation to see if he is fit to take on the office of president! No, I don't hate Trump! Yes, I think he should be held accountable for his actions! Trump, probably, our next president, should act mature, stable and not impulsive or childish, attacking everyone and anyone who makes a negative comment about him! Yes, Trump should take seriously the people of our intelligence agencies and the office of president and not believe or associate with enemies of our country. This is especially important now, as a public figure and about to hold the highest office of our country, I wish Trump had integrity not impulsiveness!                      Evelyn Pinto           ...

WELCOMING 2017 WITH LOVE AND KINDNESS Another year is about to leave us. Another year is making a majestic entrance. My family and friends, it has been a challenging year. I have been acutely sick. I also have faced a wide range of emotions, dilemmas and situations. I have welcomed amazing, new friends into my life and have said goodbye to some precious people. The people who I connect are strong are supportive. and are vital to my being. Components of my life, I have shared with the world,  More personal matters, I keep for those closest to me. Some parts of myself, I have kept just between God and me. In many ways I have become wiser and stronger, while, still escaping into  my “Evelyn Moments”! My family have supported me in many ways, while continuing to stride with me through trials, triumphs and illness. My family and I share a mutual love. My friends have been loyal while, also, seeing me through difficulties and illness. My...