MAY 4, 2020
Our Lord’s life was a living sacrifice
Every moment lived for others
Each day, a day of giving
The incarnation of true love
We are called to be and do likewise
Today is my Grandfathers birthday
May 4, inscribed in his watch left me
His life gave me so much more
He demonstrated a life modeled on Christ’s life
He was loving, wise and righteous
He was giving, instructing, patient and forgiving
Our Father, who art in heaven…… (Matt 6:9a)
I lost my biological father at age 5
My Grandfather became “my Father” on earth
At age 49, He sold his Chicago business
He gave up his career and moved West to care for us
My Mom, little sister and yours truly
He humbly drove a taxi for the rest of his life
He just loved people and loved to tell stories
From a CEO to a cab driver, out of love
Being the first born in a Christian Italian family,
I was blessed with two “Fathers”
Both of whom were always with me
My Grandfather was always near
He taught me how to ride a bike and drive a car
Gave me my first car
Took me to my first baseball, basketball and hockey games
He never missed my little league games
Bought me a hot dog after every game
Two on the day I made a saving catch to win the game
Taught me the difference in right and wrong
He was giving, Not just to me, but to everyone
If you were hungry, you ate at his table
And Grandmother was a great cook
Cold, you were literally given his coat
No place to stay, then the extra porch room was available
Down on your luck, help to get you back on your feet
Whatever one needed, He was there to provide
I am who I am today because he was who he was
And who his child, my Mom is today
Children of Christ and the living images of Christ in my life
What a blessing, Thank you Lord for the gifts of your love
One more thing, as I was writing morning,
An owl appeared outside my window
That never happens in day light, I believe it was sign
A sign that My grandfather lives with my heavenly Father
It was an expression of love, caring and protection
For our heavenly Father controls all things
Even the movement of a nocturnal owl