A couple of weeks ago I had a bad fall and left the emergency room with a broken left elbow, badly broken right wrist, and damaged right leg. The next day the orthopedic surgeon looked at the xrays and said he did not think the elbow was broken. Off came the splint. I could extend the arm! A wash of gratefulness swept over me. I am still hobbling and have a plate and screws in my wrist, but I am so grateful to be able to peck this in with my left hand. So much to be grateful for always!

As Katrina says, I am trying to listen more than I talk. In that spirit, I just have to say that every single one of your words today has been the balm of Gilead, soothing my soul. Love and prayers to you all! Thank you!

I am reminded of something I heard or read: hurt people hurt people. Realizing and accepting this is not always easy, but if I can forgive others, I can forgive myself. A burden is lifted.

Thank you, Kevin! Your words came as rain to parched ground today, “all a gift…with no guarantees.” I’m struggling this morning with concern over a problem faced by a beloved adult grandchild, a problem over which I have no control. Accepting that, letting go, and trusting him to God is humbling. Not being in control is always humbling. Being reminded that all is a gift with no guarantees is just what I needed! Thank you!

Welcome back, Kevin! I always look forward to what you have to say and missed you yesterday.

Love that last sentence!! Thank you!

Praying for you, Kevin!

So true! Instead of why me, why not me?

You, too, Antoinette.

And to you!

Wow! I needed this question today, and I needed your response and those of the others. I woke up reliving old and recent disappointments about the paths children and grandchildren have chosen. I needed to be reminded we are each on our own path, and their choices are not about me. “My job is to love and share the light.” Thank you.

Gracias, Mercedes. Todos seguimos aprendiendo. We must all keep learning!