Time fly's, it has been almost a year since I have added anything to this blog. Let's see if I can catch up with what's taken place. I completed my first year in college, no longer a freshman I have a 3.84 GPA. I enjoy school and I am learning so many things about not only myself, but about different cultures from around the world. In January, I was laid-off; as were quite-a-few others, due to the current state of our economy. Although I have been looking for work, I spend most of my day's dedicated to my studies and filling out job applications. As I'm sure thousands of others are doing also.
Other happenings this year:
My father died in March. He was alone, suffering from COPD and malnutrition. He had remarried, again, but his wife was not with him when he died. I feel sorry for her, it appears that my father never told her about his many wives and children. She only knew of me and my daughter, by name, we had never met. Upon hearing that my father was truly dead, I wept. Wept for the lose of a man who never knew me. Wept for a man whose entire life was spent in a shallow, self-absorbed manner. I wept for the father I never knew and for the little children in myself and my siblings who suffered under his care. Having forgiven him years ago, I wept for the man who will never see paradise, but burn in hell for all eternity.
On a happier note:
I spend more time with my daughter, either on the phone or going to visit. It is a great joy for me to watch her as a young woman, so full of life and putting herself through school while working full time. How she can manage everything and raise little Cat is impressive to watch. She is so loving and compassionate with her. Cat is an amazing little girl. So bright and cheerful. I love when she calls me on the phone to let me know what she's been doing at school or to sing me a new song shes learned. They all grow up so fast.
As time fly's by, I pray for continued health and happiness for my family. Continued success in my own academic achievements and that I find a job that will allow me to be useful and productive. I also pray that our world find its compassion for one another and turn back to the Lord for guidance and healing. For all of this I pray, Amen.
