I am new to blogging.  The past few weeks have been a challenge several very close older friends have died and a younger man has died leaving a very devastated family since he was not ill.
Knowing that those who died have gone on to a better place, it is still difficult seeing the turmoil that some of these families are left to deal with.  Currently my next door neighbor is being moved from the hospital to hospice tomorrow.  When she dies, her family that lives with her may need to find another place to live.  I have been praying for all of them.

Easter is only a few weeks away.  A time to celebrate new life and remember that all those who have died have the promise of new life. 

As a Catholic, I am happy that a new Pope has been chosen, a humble man of the people and I pray that God will bless him and fill him with the Holy Spirit each day so that he might bring peace to all people.

I live in Baltimore, MD.  I am ready for Spring.  My crocus are blooming and my daffodils are out of the ground about 6 inches.  

My husband is of Irish decent which means we are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and Irish soda bread.

Linda