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Deep Personal Reflection

February 20, 2014

Deep, Personal Reflection
January 2014

As I reflect on my life 29 years ago, I realize how truly blessed I am.  It was that time when I was gifted to be in an altered state of consciousness for 2 1/2 months.  Being in a coma is what I imagine heaven to be like: no issues only Divine presence!  There was struggle through the way, but I mostly saw light in the midst.  

Now I am doing what I love, writing prayers and communing with God on a different, somewhat new level.  I also get to share my “gift,” my disability, with awesome Catholic Schools, their students and their teachers. The gift keeps on giving even further to amazing audiences!

In my personal life, there is my beautiful husband, Jim, who supports my endeavors and my love for Christ more than I could have ever dreamed; he shares that special love with me. How can I not be grateful for all that He has given me? A beautiful family, who I cherish with my life, a healthy attitude which has been my defender, a wonderful husband and quality life!  But most significantly, I am grateful for my intense relationship with the God who always was, who continues to be.

It is gratitude that lives on; gratitude that endures; gratitude that will see me through good times and hard times. Gratitude directs me toward the eternal light.  There is always something to be grateful for. 

I thank God for the sacred moments He and I share together.  My gazes toward Jesus in my prayer room are fixated with love, where I receive His Divine mercy.  I love you Lord Jesus; thank you for making me a vessel, one saved by grace.

In His powerful love,

Tessie
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

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