Recovering Catholic

Gregory has always referred to himself as a "Recovering Catholic." While SPIRITUAL he has never as an adult considered himself RELIGIOUS.

So today while visiting with Gregory and Manny, his helper at Lieberman, I found out that Manny is a practicing Catholic and mentioned that Gregory was a Catholic also.

Much to my amazement the following transpired:

"Michael .... pause ...," clearly and loudly said Gregory.

"Michael ... pause ..., " said Gregory again.

"Michael ... pause ...," he said a third time.

"Yes," I waited patiently while Gregory gathered his thoughts.

"Don't go there. I don't want that to happen. Don't do that." he finally said adamantly.

"I know. I did say you were a Recovering Catholic and have been for a long time." I corrected as Gregory continued eye contact. "I know you are not a Catholic."

"OK," he finished assured that I would not say that he was a Catholic.

I do not mean to offend any of my religious readers, but you have to remember that Gregory until the Alzheimer's took over, was always strong in his opinions. I had not seen this level of strength of opinion for quite a while and loved every minute of it!

Precious Gifts

If you regularly follow this BLOG, you will have seen a few entries from The Daily Word that I have shared (with some minor adjustments so they fit into my belief system.)

Sunday, October 13, 2013

LIFE

I am life. I am a precious gift, and I am worthy.

Life is a precious gift to cherish, to live, and to explore. Along with the gift of living, we are given have tools to grow and succeed.

Among these gifts, we are given have strength to keep going when times get tough. We find a storehouse of energy within us. Our hearts are infused with courage and steadfastness to keep our commitment strong.

We are given have wisdom and understanding to make right choices. God’s The Universe's light illuminates our path, leading us around, over, and through any stumbling blocks to fulfillment.

And we are given love by others. We have love to share as we cultivate the many blessings of life. We are life. We are precious. We are ourselves gifts to the world! WE ARE GOD.

Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.—Revelation 22:17

Be Strong