When I went back to writing this blog I intended to post something at least weekly ~ and then life happened.  So here's what's been making me think lately (a lot!) . . .

Sometimes one class is all I can handle
Sometimes people disappoint me
Sometimes life isn't fair
Sometimes people surprise me in a not so good way
Sometimes people surprise me in a really great way
Sometimes feelings sneak up on me
Sometimes I forget to pray
Sometimes it's just hard to pray
Sometimes I forget to say "I love you"
Sometimes it's just hard to say "I love you"
Sometimes I forget what's REALLY important
Sometimes I fall asleep when I meant to stay awake
Sometimes what really needs to be said is hard to say
Sometimes another person's needs have to come first
I can do something but I can't do everything

If any of you see something in there that has affected you in some way know that I'm working on it and I really don't mean to hurt.

And about the praying part . . . thank you to my Jesuits who don't give up on me and keep sending me reminders.  And Pedro Arrupe, I'm sorry I didn't find you until you were gone from this world.  Your words bring me much joy (although sometimes much confusion!)  If you don't know this good Jesuit, here's something to start with:

"More than ever I find myself in the hands of God.
This is what I have wanted all my life from my youth.
But now there is a difference;
the initiative is entirely with God.
It is an indeed profound spiritual experience
to know and feel myself so totally in God's hands."