Jesus, teach me to carry the Cross with you on this earth, as I journey into pain and into reconciliation (my family). Thank goodness Dan had forewarned me about the temptations that might come from the devil and his minions.  Come they did, and my response was only [partially worthy.  I was able to see the attack (my old venial sins) and bit my tongue, but the fear and past hurts haunted me and took my peace.  A phone call with Dan helped me see the way -- I deal with these sins of mine now or in Purgatory.  Know, I can co-share the cross with Jesus.  I know that He tailored this cross for me from all eternity and that is just what I need for me and for others.  Please Jesus give me the Grace to work with you as you struggled to Calvary and not simply let me be a whiner along the way.  Purge me of my sins now so  that I can have the peace you intended and so I can help others.

I continue to have my family and loved ones at the core of my prayers.  But I also feel a need to pray for those who are dying.  In my poor sleep, I am trying to keep the rosary bead around my hand.  I don't always move the beads but it serves as somewhat of a focus. 

Let me grow today in your Divine Will for me.  I don't know whether you want me to do any education writing.