Many changes in my life recently-biggest one is separating from my partner of 18 years. I feel in my heart it is temporary, but I pray that she will come to realize - despite our troubles, that God meant for us to meet and to share our lives. I thank God everyday for putting her in my path. Amen.

Tomorrow, Sunday, my great-nephew Marlon Jr is being baptized. I am in CA and he is in MN, but I would like him to "feel" the power of prayer as he continues his journey with God our Father, through the sacrament of baptism. He has many people who love him---near AND far---and as is true of all children, he is God's gift to all of us. May he become an even more shining example of God's love. Amen.

I'm having some doubts about everything.....pursuing my Deacon education, finishing my degree, navigating relationships.....why do things have to be so hard??? I know I'm blessed with many people who love me and only want good things for me......the moments of feeling "worthy" of their love are nagging at me lately. I need some clarity or a sign or a bolt of lightning to snap me out of this pit......maybe just a few words of wisdom...."God wants me to know" are helpful and insightful. Perhaps I'm just not liking what I see back.......how do I get back on track?