October 27, Day 22, Take 2

 2nd word for the day:  Gratitude.  I am so grateful for all the gifts I have received throughout my life.  Right now, I am asking all of you to pray for my 2 year old great nephew, Artemis!  He is currently receiving a liver transplant, and will be in surgery for 8 hours! 

I never quite know how or why God puts such difficult obstacles in life.  How can a just God let little children suffer?  One of my many questions!  Probably won’t be answered on this Camino.  

On the roads of life, we often don’t know where they end!
We can view beautiful vistas, and wonder at the exam set of God’s kingdom!  Thy kingdom come!
And through it all, we must believe in the rock of our foundation.  I believe my creator is that rock!
           May God’s peace and love be with you today!

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  1. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 6:24 PM

    Very clever…. And so true …. Gratitude is everything m’deara

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  2. AnonymousOctober 28, 2022 at 6:54 AM

    So grateful for you in my life, dear friend and sister. Beautiful spot on earth. 💞Susan

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  3. AnonymousOctober 28, 2022 at 9:20 AM

    Prayers are lifted up for little Artemis! May God sustain him and give wisdom and discernment to his medical care providers. Dear Jesus, wrap your arms around this little one...part of your Kingdom. Love, Mark & Judy in Spokane

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  4. AnonymousOctober 28, 2022 at 12:05 PM

    May butterflies from Bklyn surround you on your journey and be with Artemis and family. You are really an inspiration!!

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