And - I am back. Some may have noticed that I have not posted anything for the past few months. Obviously - I have been occupied with things more important than this blog. I am no different from any other person - more important things occupy all our lives compared to posting on a blog. Family - friends - medical needs - helping others - preparing for an annual pilgrimage - all took precedent over this blog. Finally - some time to share a few thoughts with everyone.
Number #1 - the conflict in the Middle East. I have to admit that I do not understand that in this age - people are not able to resolve conflicts without killing each other. I understand we all have history - accepting change - different cultures - different belief systems - changing attitudes - new ways rethinking old ideas - developing new ones - none justify killing those who have different ideas - beliefs. Acceptance - tolerance - the only way to cope with differences. At this point - prayers needed.
Number #2 - the Fatima - Lourdes Pilgrimage this September was excellent! We had a group of 40 people - from various walks in life - in two days - melded into one happy family. Although we did this same pilgrimage in 2017 - different people - similar - different experience. When we repeat a pilgrimage - always a chance that it might feel a bit - been there - done that. That did not happen - in retrospect - never has on any of our pilgrimages.
Number #3 - total knee replacement - this time my wife's - mine in 2020. Another repeat experience - same procedure - same surgeon - same hospital - she doing much better that me. For that I am very grateful - pleased she is doing so well. God is Good - Prayers Work - Community Awesome.
Deacon Dale
