Ash Wednesday.  I will certainly understand (sort of) the reminder of our end symbolized by our ashes.   It is great now to be able to talk about death and the next life; it is most comforting.  Jesus, I don't know what it will be like to see you on the other side soon, but I am glad I can talk about it now.  More so with Tasha, and to some degree to Darren.   And, Danny too.   Maybe I can start talking about it to Niko and Tanya too.   I have a wonderful family that is closing in on me in a most comforting way; they are really making me feel less of a burden.   So far I am up and ambulatory, for the most part.   But I am not doing all that I use to do; I am actually enjoying being able to confine myself.  Yesterday, I couldn't get to church because of bad pains, but today seems better.   A good day to be reminded. 

Lord, I know you are giving me what I need.  Make it not be all about me, but about ways I can help my family and the world.