Life - simple but, always complicated!!

Shame that many judge me without knowing all the details of an illness that engulfed me & controlled me. Many friends & family forgot the real me , and my values & beliefs that sometimes were ignored due to a terrible & powerful illness. Yet, I clung onto my vow "until death do us part", I didn't quickly abandon when things got really bad or hard. In other words I wasn't the one who quit, I sought help.  I had struggled with illness a couple of times before, but on the opposite pole & much different symptoms. But, I had been in a medical health care center only a few months before for Four weeks, before my partner threw in her cards. Wasn't interested in it for the long run. I found out not the fighter I was. Unfortunately, the other person quit, couldn't stand by a few of the vows.  For better or  worse , in  sickness  and in health, until death.. I don't remember a free get out of vows card ever being issued. 😒😒 I tell you thi...

Not my words today. But, the world would be a better place. Amen 🙏 Reading 1  Col 3:12-17 Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one Body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Gospel  Lk 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples: "To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do g...

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Okay, I'm back at blogging. It's been a long time since I last wrote, almost 7 years. I have been encouraged by a few to go for it. So, my first blog and its about a very important subject. Much has happened in those years. I started a graduate program at Fordham University. I quit the Fordham graduate program after two semesters. Although, I found it interesting and enjoyable, I also discovered I underestimated the time commitment for the next 2 1/2 years. The knowledge I gained is valuable in everyday life. I moved back to the Rochester area after living for almost 5 years on Long Island. The last time previous  that I was a Long Island resident was December, 1980. I moved to Rochester to accept a job offer, then married, bought a house, and had two wonderful daughters, da..da. Rochester was my college town. I relocated back to Long Island in November, 2009 due to health problems, specifically depression (that's another blog). I moved in with my father for two years,...

23-June -2011 Father's Day was a good day. I gave Dad a nice card with some deep meaningful thoughts. I also gave him a restaurant gift certificate. ❤ Kristen & Lauren both called and wished me a Happy Father's Day. They both mean the world to me. I do miss not seeing them on Father's Day. I feel more like a "son", than a "father". Living in Dad's house is appreciated, but it isn't "home". Actually, I have not had a "real" home since 2007. Sure, I've had a place to sleep, eat, and watch television, but that is what they are just places. So in my my view and definition, I've been homeless the past four years. I feel homeless or without a family at many events or places, going to Church, family get togethers, etc. It is a difficult feeling and not easy to get rid of. I'm stuck in neutral at the moment, I cannot get excited about looking for a job. It was a similar feeling, I had in my Fairport apartment. Wor...

22-May-2011 Today is Lauren's graduation day from college. The time has gone by so quickly. I have both happy and sad feelings, thoughts, etc. Very happy that Lauren has accomplished her goal to obtain a medical nursing degree. She is very passionate about nursing, and I have no doubt she will become an outstanding nurse. I'm sad as this signifies the "real" end of parental responsibility, and she becoming an independent adult. I'm also sad because it is another event, that is marked by the separation of our family. Tru dat !!