Friday Reflections

Today was a day for reflection for me. While at dialysis one of my fellow patients had severe cramps. Cramps are not unusual for dialysis patients but today's cramps with Clyde had him in tears. I really felt sorry for him. They subsided but his tears really affected me. On the other side of me is a female who in addition to having dialysis also has chemo treatments. As I reflect, Advent helps us to know that God is with us in all aspects of our lives.

I had luntch at Ventura's in Fairfield, PA with Joe and Bev Donnella and two of their friends. It was great to just sit, eat and talk about anything. We were there from noon until 3...It was relaxing and exhilerating.

Advent III

There are times when things don't go as planned at dialysis and I get down. Then I always get a reminder that life is o.k. I went to the late liturgy at St. James and saw a family sitting a few pews in front of me: mother, father, daughter and son. The daughter's head was bald. Perhaps it was due to chemo therapy or similar treatment. I'm sure they have gone through and continue to go through difficult times, however, she was alive and going to take the Eucharist with her family and the rest of the the communicants. During this Advent we remember that God is with us in illness and health.