eyes like the madonna

isn't it amazing? i was feeling pretty low, thinking how i should be practicing my faith more in my daily life, watching ewtn and thinking i am not such a good catholic, when i had a phone call. a call from my surrogate mother from our old parish. i had forgotten i had sent her an easter card and she was calling to thank me. what was so amazing was that she said she had been thinking about me a lot lately and saw a statue of mother mary and couldn't stop staring at her eyes. the reason, she said, was because the madonna's eyes looked like my eyes. well, that made my blood run cold. the mere comparison is just to great for me to even think about. of course, i cried. mary has been and will always be, a symbol of patience, strength, and courage. as a mother, she is the gold standard for me.

this "second mother" has been such a good friend to me. when i began my faith journey she constantly told me how brave i was and what courage it took to make this journey without the support of my parents and family. her devotion to me and my children has brought me great joy. she has given me such a gift. i am not even sure she is completely aware of how much her love and friendship has affected me. i will be forever grateful. she keeps me well grounded in my faith and serves as a constant reminder to "live in the light."

thank you mary for the gift of marion. l love her!!