Final Post

This will be my last blog entry here. I will ‘close’ this blog and only post on Eli’s blog from now on. That blog address is: www.eli-eli-oh.blogspot.com So please check on us there and see what’s going on!

I have much gratitude for my parents and the way they raised me. I sometimes feel cheated that Daddy won’t be here in person to watch as I grow in my ‘Mommy’ role or as Eli grows up. But, I am thankful for the time we did have with Daddy. I just miss him.

Gratitude

To be grateful is to

Recognize the Love of

God in everything

He has given us –

And He has given us

Everything.

Every breath we draw

Is a gift of His love,

Every moment of existence

Is a grace,

For it brings with it

Immense graces from Him.

Gratitude therefore

Takes nothing for granted,

Is never unresponsive,

Is constantly awakening

To a new wonder and

To praise of the

Goodness of God.

For the grateful person

Knows that God is good,

Not by hearsay

But by experience.

And that is what makes

all the difference.

By Thomas Merton

Friends, please love your family and tell them often that you feel that way. Life is too short to hold grudges and let past faults cause you anger. Blessings to all of you and thank you for reading this blog and supporting us on our journey. We have needed your kind words and actions to help carry us to this point. Please don’t hesitate to check and see how we are doing.