Comments on: February 23, 2010

By: Paula von Kampen

Paula von Kampen — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:26:40 +0000

I continue to be amazed at your blogs. Thanks for the strength you give to those who are in the throes of cancer, where ever they may be in their journey. I also admire your humor and interesting sidelights to life with Charles, and your family members. I pray for God to continue to bless you and your family as you write about life.

By: Peter Glawatz

Peter Glawatz — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:41:49 +0000

I love the Listerine bit! I actually know that it works, too, due to my having employed its use on my roses for a while now – it’s not only an effective pesticide, but also a gentle, non-toxic fungicide! I do dilute it a tad, so it doesn’t leave the foliage sticky.

My thoughts and best wishes, as always.

By: Dianne Humann

Dianne Humann — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:08:44 +0000

Dear Constance:
You do not know me, but I feel compelled tonight to write to you and tell you that I have been following your blog for a long time and keep you in my prayers constantly. You are an inspiration to those of us who suffer much more minor ailments but probably complain more. Your descriptions of your life and testaments of faith are eloquent and moving. Thank you!

Who am I? I am a graduate of Valparaiso University with majors in music and theology. I am an organist and violinist and have served as music director at Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Catharines, Ontario for more years than I want to count. My husband, Roger is a retired (sort of) professor at the St. Catharines seminary. He went to school (at Winfield) with Charles.

Roger and I both grew up in Lincoln, but have been in Canada for 42 years. (Actually Roger has been here for 47 years) We are coming to Lincoln in March to visit my parents who are both 90.(during March break – Roger is teaching one course at the seminary this term)

I really want you to know that your wonderful blog is an inspiration to me and, I am sure, others that you do not know about. Keep it up!
In His love and compassion,

Dianne

By: Heidi Ore

Heidi Ore — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:39:19 +0000

Mom

It was a very informative Dr’s visit yesterday – I learn so much when I go.

I really like your blog entry – I have been watching the dawn lighten every day when I’m out walking the dog at 6 am – its coming! I can feel it.

The bible passage is so beautiful and poignant – tough to live by and remember too. I’m printing it out and posting it at my desk.

I just have one other quote I look at every day at my desk – here it is – I hope you like it

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

a return to love – Marianne Williamson