Saturday, July 26, 2008

Dobro went home to be with the Lord

Dear friends of Dobro (Maria).

It is with a heavy heart I must inform you that Dobro passed away on July 8, 2008. Her cause of death was from blood clots that went into her lungs. She went quickly and did not suffer.

Sarah and I are comforted by the fact that she is with Jesus and we will see her someday.

I am thankful that in the past year her Bipolar has improved greatly.

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Adaptation

Loneliness and memories of past pleasant times
Crash on my mind like tidal waves on the shore.
Isolation induced by God or karma
It makes no difference to me which one
Is the creator of my state of being.
At least there were times of comfort and peace
Covered warm in the blanket of friends.

This time brings My mom,my husband and child.
An intense awareness and gratitude
For the blessing of family
That so far has not been taken away.
I must have done something right
That I am safe in the knowledge and stability
Of my little family
With my returning acts of kindness.

I hope each of you are safe and warm
In whatever state you find yourself.
One absolute is change.
I hope we can all adapt to it well.
Surprisingly,my handicapped daughter can
better than I.
Stay well.
God bless you.

Monday, December 10, 2007

In Search of the Perfect Toys

I am told of Christmases past
When my Daddy would venture forth
To the stores all over the county
In search of the toys
I wrote on my letter to Santa.
He did it freely with love
And a sense of enthusiasm
In spite of being tired from work.

He would call my Mommy
To let her know where he was
What he had accomplished
And where he was headed.
I was unaware of this great effort
All I cared was getting what I wanted.
Kids are basically selfish
And oblivious to their parents' sacrifices.

Now that I am a parent
I have to hunt for the things
My child wants for Christmas.
I have the convenience of the internet.
I don't have to go to the mall.
But I still remember what was done for me
And I pray to my Daddy
And say a big thank you.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Fate and Family

Why has God punished us?
Limited and isolated
In our social circle.
Dependent on each other
What happened to the so-called
compassionate souls?
Gone
Forsaken.

What about the loved ones in spirit?
They do not stop loving us.
I believe they still know
What goes on in our lives.
I still talk to Daddy
And sometimes feel he is with me
He knows we are alone
And prays for us.

God or Fate has put a block in our lives
A place of isolation and pain.
But behind it is the comfort
Of a very small family.
And behind that is an invisible comfort
From one who lived with us
And is still with us in love.
So we accept the pain and blessing.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

My family

Narrow is the life of my little family
Just mother, father, Sarah and Nonna
Most friends have left us.
Abandoned
No compassion
So we huddle together for comfort
And help each other
In our times of need.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Camp Loyaltown

Good souls who give of themselves-
Time, energy and money-
So that children and young people
Who were born with handicaps
Can have a "normal" time-
They are heroes
Mentors
Role Models.

The retarded there have a lot of fun
Swimming
Nature
Woodwork
Arts and Crafts
Dances
Anything they want
The time to look beyond their handicap.

Loving kindness
Acceptance
Happiness
These you cannot buy
But you find plenty of
Between the counselors and kids
God bless these good souls and campers
Until they come home.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Prince Alfred

While your'e there eating your Big Mac
Sipping your Coke and munching on cookies
We'll come alongside to relieve the pain
Of the loneliness that comes from being
Different
Disabled
Broken

Strength and nobility arise from your soul.
Laughter is a part of your everyday.
The will to live has not been damaged
Although your body has
Shine on
Alfred
Shine on