Last Monday we received a call that Casey only had a few hours to live due to his failing health. Went to see him and it was hard, sad and yet I know he knew from all those around him he was loved. He wasn't able to talk, but certainly could see and hear all of us. His family needed those precious last few hours so I didn't stay long. (Tommy was out of state so couldn't be there). As I left there I couldn't stop crying...oh its hard to lose people you love isn't it? I do believe though God just gently spoke to me that Casey knew he was loved by many, he knew God loved him....and Casey loved God. Life is short as we always hear and yet it seems we don't quite get that until someone passes awa
Blessed Portion Update 9-18-2020 Hello Everyone, As we have told you many times , each week is different and that's a good thing. Tonight as we sat on the wet dirty ground with 3 special friends we talked about music. Went around the circle and asked what peoples likes and dislikes were. We heard a lot of bands come up, and then our sweet French friend said she loves the song "From a distance" She said every time she listens to it she cries, because it reminds her that God is ALWAYS looking at her and won't ever give up. So, we pulled it up on our phone and set it on the milk crate in the dark and listened. I looked over at her and she was crying....tears of joy though and peace. She said he
Blessed Portion Friday Night Update 9-12-2020 Hello Everyone: Tonight we had the famous Chicken and Rice, bread sticks, salad and donuts from the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church-- again we had just the right amount and everyone loves the dinner (especially Tommy and I- Marika always makes sure we get a little.) We were able to celebrate one friends birthday tonight. He recently had major foot surgery in which he lost all his toes on one foot. I cant imagine the pain that must come from that, and yet he never complains. He is always cheerful and all he asks for is a little extra gauze if we have any. So tonight it was special to celebrate his day with him. We also heard from or friend who
Blessed Portion Friday Update 9-4-2020 Hello Everyone, Tonight was a celebration as two friends have come a long way. One friend has been sober for two years, and the other finally got his driver's license after many years. Two opposite ends but both equally as wonderful. To be able to see people put in the hard work no matter how hard it is and come out the other side is inspiring. We also heard from a friend who shared that his father was in church singing his favorite song a few years ago and he went down- he passed away. For him recounting that story was hard and yet he said knowing he is in Heaven helps. It is a another reminder that life is short and can be gone in a second. We often t
