I'm in Love with Love
Today’s post is one where I am basically, tiptoeing into the wet and somewhat scary “Blog Pool.” It’s exciting to be able to be able to share thoughts, musings, ideas, and tales about the saints and how they always fit into our lives. It’s scary too, because I intend to be as honest as I can be. “RUT ROH!”
The photo is an older picture of my niece and nephew, Casey and Nick. They’re both wearing saint medals. I’m sure Nick is wearing Saint Francis of Assisi, patron of animal lovers, not just because that’s his Confirmation saint, but also because Nick simply loved that medal. He always, always, wore it. He never took it off. After this photo was taken, Nick passed away.
One of the funny things (except not so funny, after all) about succeeding is that although success and accolades can arrive in abundance, as you get older, and experience loss, the taste of success is not so sweet. I think David Bowie even wrote a song about it, “Changes”
And that song comes to mind as I start this blog. Any success or happiness I have will always be tinged with a bit of sadness because I cannot share it with Nick. He was my, and SaintsforSinners’s biggest fan. He helped me in immeasurable ways. Always. It’s no wonder one of his quotes is remembered as “I’m in love with love.” He really was in love with love and he shared it fully, completely, and selflessly. There’s a lesson from Nick to all of us.
The Arch Angel Gabriel is said to bring good news. He’s also the patron of the United States Post Office and helps the mail carriers deliver your messages. I‘ve embellished to say saint Gabriel is the patron of text messaging. That’s not much of an embellishment. The Angel Gabriel makes me think of my niece, Casey. She’s my Good News Gal. Always. So sage and wiser than her years. If ever I need help or guidance or perspective, I can call on Casey, and she can turn things upside down to make me see the good news, the silver linings. I am so blessed and thankful to have Casey and all of her family in my life.
Please stop by and visit the blog from time to time. Please share your thoughts, experiences, sadness and joys. It’s scary but I’m mostly happy to be sharing these thoughts with you. I feel as though things are definitely looking up! Although the taste is not so sweet, I’m still grateful. Thank you Saint Gabriel. Thank you, Nick.
Casey
A blog! What everyone’s been waiting for… go get ‘em.
Xoxoxox
Natalia P Gonzalez
This brought tears to my eyes and a sadness in my heart. Nick burned so brightly.
Doug
Cool blog Rob! Can’t wait to see your posts.