In Every Thought

I'm thinking of you so very deeply today and every day, little sweetheart.

Was up late last night assembling the video and then had physical therapy this afternoon. It's very moving sometimes to see everyone there working so hard, from different levels, at different points in their recovery.

One very nice lady there, always kind and cheerful, is recovering from some severe nerve damage to her hands. She's just one of the many people I feel a kind of kinship with. I went over to talk to her just a little before the end of my session and I told her what today was. She asked if she could pray for us and I closed my eyes and we did just that.

Later, after I'd left and was doing some grocery shopping before heading home, I stopped at the little rectory across from Sacred Heart on W51st St. I often talk to the nuns there and sometimes bring cookies or something. I've gotten to know the Mother Superior, Sister Catherine, a little. I thought I'd stop by and see if she was there. So, I rang the bell and one of the other sisters answered. I asked after Sister Catherine but she wasn't there. I told her that I came by sometimes and what today was and asked if she could ask Sister Catherine to say a little prayer for you, if she could. The sister said, "how about right now?" and closed her eyes and began speaking. I closed my eyes too, as I stood there in the door and wept quietly as she said such a very nice prayer for you and I, asking God to envelope you in love and protection. Then we said the Lord's Prayer together, I thanked her and went about my way.

My way. Our way. My way is listen quietly for you and do as you whisper and guide me. Until that day, little sweetheart, when I may join you again and forever. My every thought and prayer is for you.

With all my love forever.