First things First, 🙂 I wanted to ask for prayers for my/our friends.
For my friend and his family Paul S. who’s fundraiser was last evening.
For Jenn C.
For Anne. K.
For All The Sick and their care takers.
For all of their healings and all of your special prayers, WE Pray to the Lord.
NOW, Because it is our first snow today 🙂 God is amazing. His Creation Of Nature.
Dean Martin – Let it Snow! Enjoy the day 🙂
I Give You My Heart | Hillsong (Featuring Holly Dawson)
This is for all of the clergy and religious of any Faith. Thank you for all you do. 🙂
I wrote a couple of weeks ago on this blog this question, Why is God not calling people to service in his church anymore. With that I was led by the Holy Spirit to find out and I first found the gentleman below now Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck. God is calling people to the church.The church is being healed and rebuilt to withstand the storm that is falling on humanity now. I have faith in my church because of the beautiful men and women coming into service to join the other Holy men and women who are proclaiming and witnessing God. God is in charge and the calvary is on its way! Amen 🙂
The Lord’s My Shepherd – Stuart Townend
From there I found that their are many going back into the service of the Lord from many faiths.
Chase Hilgenbrinck Article in Catholic Post.
An incredible Article is on the link below. Enjoy.
First Off, I would like to ask for your prayers. I have been asked to speak/ witness God in this moment of my life to a group at a church Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. I know God’s got it and he knows who will be there. But, I still get a little nervous. It is a talk about Miracles, love ,trust and God’s love for us all. Its part of a 4th day talk for the Cursillo community. Thankyou! 🙂
We are moving through Seasons again. Summer gave way to Fall and we are experiencing the changes of our surroundings, smells and exterior temperature.
Another way that I choose to look at this Seasons change is to make a conscious effort to allow myself to set a plan on where I want myself to be when this Season ends. So, today being OCT 31 st , I look to Nov 1 st as my SEASON CHANGE. THIS season will run until after Christmas and the Advent Season. At that point I can come up with an evaluation as to where I find myself and access whether or not I have gotten any closer to where I want to be. More stedfast in who I am, where I am going and if I am even a hair closer to my God.
Advent: Dates, Traditions, and History
The start of the Christmas season
by Holly Hartman
Want to know what day Advent begins next year? Use the perpetual calendar.
Advent is the period preceding the Christmas season. It begins on the Sunday nearest November 30, the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle, and covers four Sundays. Because the day it begins changes from year to year, so does the length of each Advent season. In 2014, Advent begins on November 30.
The word advent, from Latin, means “the coming.” For centuries, Advent has been a time of spiritual reflection as well as cheer and anticipation. Even as the Christmas season has become more secular-with advertisers urging holiday gift-givers to buy and buy some more-Advent still brings joy and the observance of ancient customs. Christian families find quiet moments lighting candles in the Advent wreath, and children use Advent calendars to count the days until Christmas.
The History of Advent
Advent has probably been observed since the fourth century. Originally, it was a time when converts to Christianity readied themselves for baptism.
During the Middle Ages, Advent became associated with preparation for the Second Coming. In early days Advent lasted from November 11, the feast of St. Martin, until Christmas Day. Advent was considered a pre-Christmas season of Lent when Christians devoted themselves to prayer and fasting. The Orthodox Eastern Church observes a similar Lenten season, from November 15 until Christmas, rather than Advent.
Many Christians still view Advent as a season to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus. In the last fifty years, however, it has also come to be thought of as a time of anticipating the Nativity, on Christmas Day.
Advent Wreaths
Advent wreaths have their origins in the folk traditions of northern Europe, where in the deep of winter people lit candles on wheel-shaped bundles of evergreen. Both the evergreen and the circular shape symbolized ongoing life. The candlelight gave comfort at this darkest time of the year, as people looked forward to the longer days of spring.
Later, Eastern European Christians adopted this practice. By the sixteenth century, they were making Advent wreaths much as we know them today. An advent wreath traditionally contains four candles-three purple and one rose. Purple dyes were one so rare and costly that they were associated with royalty; the Roman Catholic Churchhas long used this color around Christmas and Easter to honor Jesus. The three purple candles in the Advent wreath symbolize hope, peace, and love. These candles are lit on the first, second, and fourth Sundays of Advent. The rose candle, which symbolizes joy, is usually lit on the third Sunday.
Sometimes a fifth candle is placed inside the Advent wreath. This candle is lit on Christmas Day. It is white, the color associated with angels and the birth of Jesus.
Because Advent wreaths are an informal celebration, not all are the same. Instead of purple candles, some people use blue, which recalls the color of the night sky before daylight returns. Others use all white candles.
Advent Calendars
An advent calendar is a card or poster with twenty-four small doors, one to be opened each day from December 1 until Christmas Eve. Each door conceals a picture. This popular tradition arose in Germany in the late 1800s and soon spread throughout Europe and North America. Originally, the images in Advent calendars were derived from the Hebrew Bible.
Considered a fun way of counting down the days until Christmas, many Advent calendars today have no religious content. Now, alongside traditional Advent calendars depicting angels and biblical figures are those whose doors open to display teddy bears, pieces of chocolate, or photos of pop stars.
My Thought is this . God calls us to Seasons to help one another and for study and self improvement. He pours out the Holy Spirit upon us as needed. So, I began to think how great it will be if I dedicate myself to a different way of approaching God through my prayer life and really strip back the layers of who I am. I need to find what makes me really tick. Why I am prone to certain things that are not good, I do have on the other hand have some very good and powerful traits born out of love that have been at work all my life. I have a peace in my heart and I do not surrender that to anyone or anything. But I believe that getting to the root of it all will allow me to confront through prayer the things that can seperate me from my ideal . My closest model of me to immitate Christ Jesus. You know, If God has me in this protected place from the terminal brain cancer for this moment, wouldn’t I be a fool not to dive into the water and trust him that if I swim towards him looking for answers to help me be more in tune with myself and Heaven. I believe that like Jesus held Peter up on the water, then I believe that by my Faith that Jesus will do the same for me and you too. God loves me and you the same as St. Peter. Believe in him and he will work the Miracles in our lives. 🙂
So, look at the beautiful new month of November that we are entering as a new Season, a new opportunity to dig deeper into who we are and open yourselves up for the new day. A day where we can sit across from our loved ones and friends at our dinner tables this Thanksgiving and Christmas and be at peace with one another. God did not intend for division from him or any other person. Unless of course they are harmful or abusive.
God is counting on us, and we are counting on God. I know God will be there. The question we need to ask is this, will we be working our way towards him ?
Just forgive each other our trespasses as God calls us to. That is a great start in beginning that deeper search for God in your life during the up coming Holy Advent Season. AMEN.
Our Best Friend that is with us always and is Love, is the Holy Spirit. None of us could live a life with any purpose without the gift of the Holy Spirit from God that is guiding us and allowing us to understand Gods will in every aspect of our lives. Pray and you will receive clarity.
Anything that I produce in my life that is of value , that is notable is certainly a gift of God through the Holy Spirit. Amen !
Greet him everday personally pray to the Holy Spirit of God to help you daily. Amen.
The following is from Catholic Online.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus’ way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.OROh Holy Spirit, You are the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. You are the Spirit of truth, love and holiness, proceeding from the Father and the Son, and equal to Them in all things. I adore You and love You with all my heart. Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. Fill my heart with a holy fear and a great love for Him. Give me compunction and patience, and do not let me fall into sin.Increase faith, hope and charity in me and bring forth in me all the virtues proper to my state of life. Help me to grow in the four cardinal virtues, Your seven gifts and Your twelve fruits.Make me a faithful follower of Jesus, an obedient child of the Church and a help to my neighbor. Give me the grace to keep the commandments and to receive the sacraments worthily. Raise me to holiness in the state of life to which You have called me, and lead me through a happy death to everlasting life. ThroughJesus Christ, our Lord.Grant me also, O Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, the special favor for which I ask {name special petition}, if it be for Your honor and glory and for my well being. Amen.
OR
Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.
Saint Augustine
Jesus Culture -Holy Spirit with lyrics (12) Kim Walker-Smith
FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Prayer – Three Offerings to the Most Holy Trinity
We offer to the Most Holy Trinity
the merits of Jesus Christ,
in thanksgiving for the most precious Blood
which He shed in the garden for us;
and by His merits we beseech the Divine Majesty
for pardon of our sins.Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be To The Father…We offer to the Most Holy Trinity
the merits of Jesus Christ,
in thanksgiving for His most precious death
endured on the Cross for us;
and by His merits,
we beseech the Divine Majesty
for the remission of the pains due to our sins.Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be To The Father…We offer to the Most Holy Trinity
the merits of Jesus Christ,
in thanksgiving for His unspeakable,
by which He descended from heaven
to earth to take human flesh,
and to suffer and die for us upon the Cross;
and by His merits we beseech the Divine Majesty
to bring out souls to the glory of heaven after our death.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be To The Father…
Fr. Leo Clifford – The Holy Spirit
Jesus Culture – Your Love Never Fails – Full Concert When you have time 🙂
I began this writing on Tuesday and it was a peaceful and prayerful day. I felt called to reach out to many on that day as well. Some are living a similar cancer walk as I. And a few are friends that I have not spoken to for a short while.
I put down the phone I grabbed my kindle and went to my bible and I was drawn to the following scripture. I looked at the scripture and St. Pauls words on what he witnessed about our Lord Jesus Christ to others in his time.
He say’s I speak of what I know about Christ Jesus and through the Holy Spirit all the words come. Paul knows nothing personally anymore than I do or you do. When we speak of God and his glory or we are counseling another and giving hope to others we are all like St. Paul. We are spreading Jesus love to those of our time.
I have repeatedly said on my blog, I can only speak of my own personal journey here, and what has Its happened to me. Gods moment in my life.
But, the peace that resides in me is God’s gift, my understanding of my situation and being able to climb out of my selfish day to help others is again due to the fact that the Holy Spirit within me is leading me to an understanding from God to just trust him. We all have the Holy Spirit and God who is working with us every moment. So, worry not.
No worry and no trouble is too big that God cannot remedy it.
We as humans cannot comprehend what our God does for us all in every moment.
My Savior My God – Aaron Shust (with lyrics).
Please read the scripture below and meditate on these words. We are the new apostles selected for this very moment in time. The same God from the beginning of time but now is our turn. We are called to do God’s work here not by mans knowledge or wisdom but by God’s through the Holy Spirit. Amen 🙂
1And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. 3I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling,4and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. 6Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; 7but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; 8the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;9but just as it is written,
“THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD,
ANDwhichHAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN,
ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.”
10For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. 11For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, 13which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.
14But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. 15But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. 16For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ.
In speaking with so many people over the last couple of weeks the common theme that they are expressing is the fact that time seems to be moving at lightening speed.
I would have to agree with their observations. At first I thought it was just how I was feeling but it seems to be a trend. Time is precious and life is a beautiful gift. It seems like now at my age 52 I hear more and more about those who are ill and are passing. I often wonder honestly if I would have even noticed if I had not myself been afflicted with my own health struggle.I think that I was so wrapped up with my life stuff I did not realize fully what was happening to others and how time disappears into the past. Again, I find we as individuals think that illness and death could not happen to me.
I have recently talked to a very close friend and this person indicated to me that a lot of people are not like me. MY feelings about my illness and the fact that I am not racked with fear. I said as always that God gave me this peace, I do not take any credit personally. What gots me feeling sad is the under lying decay of our societies Faith. I do not care what church or faith anyone is from, but those where Faith is really not a factor in their lives makes me feel bad. I do not judge, but I feel really bad for them. I feel a sorrow in my heart. They look at me and yet they think its luck that is why I am still here.
You know, periodically I hear what a Miracle I am. I am now saying and where is a Miracle from? I say God. These people still do not get it. They really just use the word Miracle because the word represents something an event which is out of the norm.
I try to drive my faith and do not use it as a battering ram. When I speak to people about my experience through God in my life I mainly just talk about God’s love for them and his desire for relationship with them. That nothing is impossible for him.
People who don’t get it will challenge me and you know, I let them know after a short conversation that I am not a bible scholar , that I am just relaying my 100 percent factual life account surrounding my life walk as a sinner towards the cross. Anything that they may hear that sounds just so fantastic, is Gods glory and his doing.
Heritage Singers / “We’ve Come This Far By Faith” (live)
I was again speaking to another friend about a month ago and we were discussing another situation that I had just experienced. She said you feel like you are considered to be a talisman of sorts. I said yes, and you were the first to ever say that to me. You know, it is good when someone see’s what your going through and steps up to say with love I understand your plight in this situation.
I do think that when people see me they feel hope. They see the peace of Christ that resides with me as well. So, I do understand that people in this world look for a positive outcome and a Miracle of God for them to have as a little comfort to them.
Main Entry: tal·is·man
Pronunciation: \ˈta-ləs-mən, -ləz-\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): pluraltal·is·mans
Etymology: French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italiantalismano; all from Arabicṭilsam, from Middle Greektelesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end — more at telos
Date: 1638
1: an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune 2: something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects
— tal·is·man·ic\ˌta-ləs-ˈma-nik, -ləz-\adjective
— tal·is·man·i·cal·ly\-ni-k(ə-)lē\adverb
How Blessed We Are!! Amen! 🙂
Heritage Singers / “Thank You For Loving Me” (1976)
I assure you there is nothing magical about me. I am quite simply a human being who suffers from a frail body just like you all. My one strongest attribute is that I desired God so whole heartedly that when the crap hit the fan a few years back Jesus said I do not think so and is holding me where he wants me in this moment. Amen.
I was watching a program on a Christian channel and they had on a women and author who had an acronym that I think is awesome.
FAITH MEANS AS AN ACRONYM,
FORSAKING ALL I TAKE HIM.
I have been here in slow motion and I decided about two months ago to accept this situation and the rate of healing that I am moving at. With my acceptance of my current life came a different type of peace.
I was thinking about my writing about the many miracles that I have witnessed. I think that today would be a good time to share another one . I was getting my radiology treatment at Brigham and Women’s and I had gone for treatment and my family brought me from radiology and we were sitting in the waiting area waiting to see my doctor A.
I was rolled into the waiting area and it was packed. I told my family just leave me here I am not in the way and said just grab seats in the room somewhere. I was left sitting in my wheelchair to the side of the center isle. The television was on and people were talking. I was just sitting there and was making eye contact with my family sitting off in a distant. There was a women sitting probably 4 rows ahead of me in the center isle and I noticed her turning her head straining to see me. She started to push her wheelchair back with her foot.You see The Holy Spirit or what I call Divine Spirit had been noticed by this beautiful women Rebecca. As she backed up to get to me she knocked someone’s crutches over, she had her eyes turned and locked on mine as he made her way backward the 10 to 12 feet to get to me. I then made eye contact with my family they were engaged and were watching the scene unfold before their eyes.
Rebecca got to me and she turned and her chair and ended up slightly in front of my chair on an angle. I was able to see her face.
Normally, I would say hello and introduce my self but in that moment I became the passenger on the bus and watched God in action this was about Rebecca and I was l learning that anything was possible through God.
We sat there for a second or two and she was looked into my eyes and said hello.The response from the Holy Spirit was hi. Again, a small pause and she gave me a soft smile. Rebecca said to me have you ever had the smoothies here? I said no. She asked are you staying in the hospital ? I said no, I told her I was getting out patient care. She told me that she had been in the hospital and was in outpatient care for treatment. How God ministered to her through me was breathtaking.
As I have said before I have a naturally strong voice so anything that was being said was meant for everyone in that room. They heard it all and emotions were showing and I could feel the weight of the stares of others. God allowed Rebecca to carry the conversation drawing her out. She asked what kind of cancer I had and I responded brain cancer. Then out of my mouth came what type of cancer do you have? Her response with sorrow and tears was lung cancer and I never smoked. God was just breathe taking.The whole room was locked onto our conversation. Out of my mouth came Rebecca, I am sorry. Her eyes were locked onto mine. The Holy Spirit of God said it is hard for you. She replied yes. I said you were the doer for everyone and she said yes. I said, I understand. Then out of my mouth came that I am going through the same thing, that in life we need to accept what’s going on and allow others to do for us. I told her how much God loves her and us all . I Said, God’s got you and you will be fine. I looked and a women at the far end of the room was staring at us and crying. With that my brother got up and asked me if I wanted a snack. And Rebecca’s sister arrived back to stay with her. My brother brought the snack basket that the hospital supplied to Rebecca and others who could not get up. That’s my big brother 🙂
It was now my time to see the radiology oncologist. So, as I rolled out of the room, the whole room got a very vibrant God Bless You. Many responded back the same. God is all about hope,joy and comfort. We need to turn to him no matter what.
I often wonder how she is, I never saw her again. The one thing I do know is that Gods got her.
I cannot imagine a time in my life that I have ever thought that the world needed to go to our Blessed Mother for comfort and ask her to work as our advocate for our needs and protection more. To bring to her son Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior our prayers and needs to ask him to pour his Mercy out upon us all in this world.
Please pray for M D who passed this week. God Bless her and her family.
A Tribute to the Virgin Mary
Dancing Sun Miracle – Divine Mercy Hills, Philippines on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Holy Mother – Eric Clapton & Luciano Pavarotti. THE LYRICS ARE BELOW THE LINK
“Holy Mother” is track #44 on the album 50 Greatest Tracks. It was written by Clapton, Eric Patrick/bishop, Stephen.
Eric Clapton:
Holy Mother, where are you?
Tonight I feel broken in two.
I’ve seen the stars fall from the sky.
Holy mother, can’t keep from crying.
Oh I need your help this time,
Get me through this lonely night.
Tell me please which way to turn
To find myself again.
Holy mother, hear my prayer,
Somehow I know you’re still there.
Send me please some peace of mind;
Take away this pain.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait any longer.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait for you.
Luciano Pavarotti:
Holy mother, hear my cry,
I’ve cursed your name a thousand times.
I’ve felt the anger running through my soul;
All I need is a hand to hold.
Oh I feel the end has come,
No longer my legs will run.
You know I would rather be
In your arms tonight.
Eric Clapton:
When my hands no longer play,
Luciano Pavarotti:
My voice is still, I fade away.
Both:
Holy mother, then I’ll be
Eric Clapton:
Lying in,
Luciano Pavarotti:
safe within your
Both:
arms.
Luciano Pavarotti:
Holy mother, hear my cry!
(Holy mother, hear my cry!)
Holy mother, hear my cry!
(Holy mother, hear my cry!)
Holy mother, hear my cry!
(Holy mother, hear my cry!)
Holy mother, hear my cry!
You know there is an old expression that I have heard, “In every life some rain must fall”. Without the rain and trials of life we would not be growing and learning so many different life lessons. I think that the lessons that I have personally learned thus far are the most important. Because, by ourselves it is easy to be me centered, me oriented, me focused on every aspect of life. Generally speaking through God’s Miracle of birth we all arrive on the scene by ourselves from the safety of our mothers wombs.
And then everything we learn, eating, crawling, standing, speaking etc are learned and used by us to be independent of everyone. Our parents are charged with the responsibility of protecting us, feeding, clothing and helping their children to see their God given gifts, assisting in their education, the most important of which is Faith in my opinion. And being a kind and compassionate member of society on many different levels and aspects.God did not design us to be self absorbed, he intends us to be a generous benefactor giving our time, service and gifts to others to bring The kingdom Of God to life on Earth.
Teach The Children wells Crosby Stills
And when we are ready and have learned our life lessons we are on our own, the masters of our own destinies.
But we need to strike a balance in this life.
What it comes down to is this, in my opinion.. While we are out persuing who we are to become what happened to me personally was my Faith was at odds with my drive to succeed at what God had show me as my lifes work. My work was also a ministry of sorts, I loved my clients /friends and my employees. I yearned for the simplicity of Being with God, With family, with friends and helping any one along my road that I could. I needed to learn that I had to watch to make sure that the worldly stuff did not invade every area of my life. God and service could not be put on hold. So, I was busy juggling work, family,faith friends and charitable endeavors. But I was young and why shouldn’t I or my wife sacrafice ? To whom much is given much is expected.
I am sitting here with a monsoon outside today 🙂 LOL It is still beautiful to look out and see God’s nature at work.
I thank God that when I was physically able back in the day that I did every single thing that I could do for another that needed it while I could. My wife and I never left one brother or Sister behind. Praise God that I/ we listened when I/ we were called. If I had not who knows if God would have heard me in my moment of need.
Remember The Lords Words… What You Do For Your Brother, You Have Done For Me. Amen!
“Thank You Lord ” ( for the trials that come my way ) with lyrics
My lifes ups and downs are mine just as yours are yours. It is when we are in our lowest possible points in life that we truely become the most generous, the most loving and the most compassionate. God stetches you to become more. We gain an understanding of something that we were blind to. It is like fasting and prayer through fasting, we receive additional graces that allow us to learn a different type of teaching through The Holy Spirit. Where we get what God is saying without the wondering. We own it.
I honesty hope to soon be out in front of the Blessed Sacrament at my church asking Jesus through prayer to answer my and your needs, to see my dad more, to visit the nursing home once again to say hello and let them know that they still count.
I just found where that old saying comes from….. Below.
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The day is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the moldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.
My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the moldering Past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast
And the days are dark and dreary.
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.
I had a very heart wrenching conversation with a very sick Aunt the otherday. She is my god mother actually. We converse by phone when she feels up to it. My aunty has been struggling with lung cancer that has spread. She is tough and is a fighter. She has had one set back after another and the treatment is getting too much for her to handle. She is sick and tired and very angry with life.
Yesterday, I was so happy that she called me because she and I were able to talk about everything in her heart surrounding her illness and in her feeling towards what she felt her illness was doing to her family. Every word she uttered I got, just as every response that I gave she understood. She was suddenly not alone in this crisis.
She like I have said has been suffering from a terminal cancer and has held her chin up to Heaven with constant prayer.
I said you know Aunty, its okay if you are tired, it is okay to continue treatment or not to continue treatment.
You need to pray to God and get peace about this. Sometimes quality of life is more important that quantity. If you are this terribly sick from this new drug treatment then maybe you need to decide if it is worth it.
You see these are very real life circumstances that I too may need to face at some date.
I reassured her that she will know, a peace will come to her surrounding any decision around this matter that she makes. God is with her
God’s got her and us all.
So, Please keep my Aunty J in your prayers.
Remember life can be lived like a tragedy or it can be lived with the assurance that God’s got it and it will be beautiful depite the circumstance.
If God’s got a loving word for another that is stuck on your lips you need to let that love message out. Unleash Love to everyone ! Amen !
I know that my Aunt would love this song. It is from our family vacations at the beach in NH
Just Danny Speaks 