Last Sunday we attended Mass at a small neighborhood church in Cornwall, N.Y. As providence would have it, the Gospel reading included this passage from St. Paul:
I have competed well
I have finished the race
I have kept the faith
While Paul’s entire message speaks of the great difficulty of maintaining an enduring faith, the same progression of spirit is certainly needed to endure an illness. And what is the reward for such dedication of purpose? For us, the prize has been the greatest of blessings: Kelly’s apparent return to good health. And so we continue to pray with increased confidence for others, like young Peter Marotta and beautiful Nikki Meyer and their families, that they too will experience the joy of God’s grace and a return to good health.
Hello and Halellua! 1st, Kelly .....what can we say other than "Thank You Lord".
ReplyDeleteMark & Mari, our hearts have been in our mouths along with you as parents & as friends, it is so nice to see you have a somewhat peaceful smile!
Wish WE could get adopted by the Dillon Familia! Love Sincerely, David & Maggie! Miss you guys so much... Come to Arlington and see a World Series Game while you are in the states...or maybe at the Super Bowl this year....nosotros casa es su casa! Get Well Soon Kelly!!!!
Hey Kelly,
ReplyDeleteLooking great! Hope you are relaxing and getting stronger. We need you back here soon.
Lots of love,
Los Delarosa
Dear Kelly,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear that everything is well, and we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We got to Lake Buena Vista last night and we are having a great time the whole family together with the Cachetona and my nephew Jason. Yoela was saying about how much she enjoys family vacations, so we think of you too, my beautiful sobrina...
Well, hope your parents, Ani, Ian, Hector and all can just sit back and relax with the whole family echando cuentitos and enjoying life.
We all love you very much.
Muchaos bestos,
Tia Maggie Tio Camilo, Viv, Yoela, Rob and Ella
Dear Annie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to keep us up to date on what is going on with Kelly. I thank the Lord everyday for what He has done for her and for the support and love that He has bestow upon her through such loving parents and incredible sister. Be assured that we keep on praying for Kelly to continue with her amazing recovery and for you all to have the strength and joy to be there for her. Thank you Lord! You are such a wonderful Father!
Please say hi to Kelly and your parents. With Love, Kurt and Jacqueline Wiese
totally perfect! hope you all are relaxing and laughing lots! much love.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Mr. Dillon! AMEN!! The act of prayer seems so easy, in the moment of hardship....but it's the maintaining of one's faith, that sometimes gets difficult,when the battle seems to never end! We all continue to maintain and hold steadfast, the faith for all of you!! Un fuerte abrazo!!!!
ReplyDeleteKelly-
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome to see that your recovery is going great. It is also very invigorating, however not at all surprising, that so many Balboa friends have come out of the woodworks to check up on you via your blog, to pray for you and best of all to rejoice in your recovery. Know that you are loved by many whether or not you hear, see or talk to them.
With lots of amor-
Vielka Bonilla