Faith and hope are wonderful things, Rachael thought. They have gotten me through a lot--my parent's deaths, my brother going into adoption, and out again at fourteen due to no living relatives and me not being able to fight this illness. But I did defeat anorexia nervosa. I'm thankful that God and His Son has chosen me to live due to this dreadful this illnesses. Thank you, God and Jesus for keeping me and giving me the strength.
I sang, Christ, Be Our Light in Mass today.
Christ, be our light,
Shine in our hearts,
Shine through the darkness,
Christ, be our light,
Shine in Your Church,
Gathered today.
"I'm glad you've stuck by me, Robert." I said.
"I'm glad to have been stuck on," Robert joked. "I'm glad you've survived this long illness, honey. You deserve some happiness now, so..." He slowly got down on one knee. "As your reward for going in and out of treatment, and sticking by me, here's my gift to you: will you marry me, sweetie?"
"Yes, yes, of course, Robert!" I yelled. "I'm really happy God has chosen us to be together. You're my rock."
"You're my rock as well." We kissed.
"I'm so glad we've gotten through this together. I don't know where I'd be without you."
"Me too. A few times, I thought I'd loose you--those times were the scariest times of my life. But I know now that you're all better and ready to begin new life. I'll help you as much as you need me. We've been going strong for five years now--with only two years of Social Work to go--me as a historian at Benajamin Franklin Institute, I'm glad we can have our happy ending--no," he stopped. "Our new beginning."
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A/N-I'm back from a month hitatus--been busy...I finally completed the 2 Coursera courses on autism and reproductive disorders--that's why I'd taken so long to update, plus I've been feeling down a little--but listening to Catholic hymns--especially my favorites--really cheer me up. The reason is that I can't go back to Mass yet--have to wait for the COVID-19 vaccine--hoping it comes out next year. I really want to go back to Mass--not virtual--& things to be back to normal--before this Pandemic. I hope everyone's safe & well! Stay positive & safe, everyone!
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