UGHGHGH

I had just spent over an hour writing and blogging materials to share with all of you -- those of you who are reading this -- should there be anyone -- and for some reason, the material was lost! Don't you just hate things like that!

My day had been going well, however, as the day progresses, I have become more stressed and agitated. I am not sure why. Possibly, I am beginning on feeling the stresses of various work that will be coming my way. From the beginning of School and the "Kick Off" of various activities as the Summer winds down to my mother's 80th Birthday celebration to Dolly Partons upcoming benefit concert that we will be hosting. I just have to remember: If God has brought me to it -- God will bring me THROUGH it!

It is the TRUST and FAITH in God that continually pulls me up and lifts me up, especially in times in which I feel most vulnerable. At times, people think that just because I am a "Priest", that I (and/or) other Priests, do not suffer down times, feel burdens or are indespensible! At times, the weight of the Cross is heavy on each of us, but it is through the Cross in which we are challenged, uplifted, renewed and empowered.

EEEEEE...I really didn't expect to get this philosophical etc...

Anyway, this morning I woke up early to begin my day being interviewed on WBUL/98.1 THE BULL radio station with the Moo Crew. I enjoyed my time on the "air", however, it was brief!

The Dolly Concert continues to make a few buzzes here and there --- with people wanting to know about tickets etc. www.saintmarkcatholicchurch.net or Ticketmaster.com

I cannot believe that my mother will turn 80 years old on Friday, August 15th. What a milestone for such a great mom and terrific woman. She definitely is a leader of our Roman Catholic Faith and a source of inspiration for many! We are going to celebrate in a big way the day after my mother's birthday with a Mass of Thanksgiving, presiding by Bishop Gainer, along with some priests from the Diocese of Beaumont. I also know relatives and friends from all over will be joining us for this wonderful celebration.

Well, yesterday, I did have a good time releasing stress by heading out to Kings Island with some good friends and riding some of the rides! It never fails, that wherever I go, I seem to "run into" parishioners both past and present! After our day at Kings Island, I traveled off to the Tennis Tournament, across the street from Kings Island and had the chance to see Wimbeldon Champ, NADAL play. It was exciting!

Today, has mostly meetings, catching up with correspondences, doing "odds n ends", celebrating Mass tonight and then another meeting after that!

I continue to ask for your prayers, as I continue to take one day at a time!

PEACE OUT!