APRIL is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. - T.S. Elliot, The Wasteland

I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun at noonday- not because I can see it, but by it I can see everything else.
~C. S. Lewis

Thoughts on the loss of my sister now posted on the blog
http://a-view-from-my-bedside.blogspot.com/

”To stand with others and keep vigil while they suffer and die is the greatest gift of love a human being can experience. It also provides the greatest opportunity to learn. Those who suffer and those preparing to die have much to teach the healthy and living about the mystery of our humanity and dignity that is ours through our relationship with God.” Archbishop John J. Myers

Be sure and check out the old family recipe from Concepcion--how she takes care of my boys and me---traditional Christmas Pudding--Stir up Sunday through Advent and let it sit till Christmas day to get really good