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

Dear Fr iends & Family,  Ohhhh, I have been feeling so sick for so, so,very long, over 2 weeks to be exact!  What began as a stomach bug over 2 weeks ago has worsened into something worse and I don't know, much less understand what this illness has emerged into! Even a short run on antibiotics did little to help me. This infection, virus (or whatever it is) has affected my respiratory system, my lungs functions and the as made most of my many other bodily functions! I am in severe pain everywhere, all over my body.  I am nauseous, and I still cannot tolerate most foods!  I have been eating a bland diet, if I eat at all.  I am forcing fluids, when I can.  I cannot identify what exactly is going on in me but, I do know that this is not my idea of fun. This illness that has shaken, twisted and has kidnapped my body has left me in a state which little similarity to my normal self!  I realize countless others are sick with the flu, COVID, a respira...

Today I going to have surgery.  My dear friends, I ask for your prayers on this Tuesday as I travel to the hospital to have this needed surgery.  I find that many human beings, children and many adults and both young and older, find themselves in the midst of these challenging and troubling health battles. I, and countless others, live lives in the indefinite and with endless courage we fight every moment to survive! We battle every moment despite the unending pain, the sacrifices, the sleepless nights, the loneliness and so much more! We, as people take hold of the meaning of courage, resilience and pain! We show the world what strength and bravery really is! It is 9:26 am and I am sitting in my recliner, in my apt and find my just wondering... I look out my window as I allow my mind to wander. My troubled, overloaded brain aches! I pray! As I pray, my mind wanders into the Heavens... I walk on and I reach the Sanctuary of the Most High. My mind continues on it's Heavenly P...