Reflections on "This, too,shall pass away."

Since July 21st, I have been remiss in recording some of the exciting events in my life and the events in the lives of my family. I was just not motivated to so do.
Then, in September and again in November I was hospitalized for a few days and then for ten days. And then I thought of all the people who have carried on so nobly and so gracefully in the face of adversity.
My brother, Raymond, is a case in point. he has survived one life threatening event after another with grace, faith ,hope and cheer, also evident in his wife, Sandy.
I have shared his story in earlier blogs so I'll share the recent ones. In September he was transferred to a hospice . On September 22nd, the news was not positive but Ray had decided to pland to go home for thanksgiving. He was backed out of hospice to a rest home and true to his plans he spent thanksgiving at home with is family. As in earlier challenges, he attributes everything to the power of all the prayers offered on his behalf.

Perhaps the most noble and compassionate example of of love and devotion is that one of Brett Rockensock, the son of my neice, Jewell Helgeson Rockensock and her husband,Dan.Brett is a special son.It is a special honor to be related to such a noble, loving family.They set a high mark for all of us to strive for. Brett's address is 14472 Scenic Highway N.E.,Blackduch,Mn. 56630.
Drop him a card to cheer him on.