Last Saturday, my wife and I shared a nice dinner with two old friends.

As something that is not uncommon with people of our age, we began the evening together updating each other on who is suffering from what new illnesses: Removal of a cancer lesion, radiation treatments for a different cancer, stomach ailments, urology-type issues, and the normal aches and pains we all face.

As we are all getting older, whether you are in your 70’s like me or another age, we face ailments.

These human vessels we call our bodies have a life expectancy only known by God. Sooner or later, they will meet the end of their intended time.

As I thought about it though, the ailments, aches and pains can be gifts in a way. They remind us our time on earth is limited. We need to be good stewards of that time, loving God and each other.

We are each on a path to meet Jesus where eye has not seen, nor ear has heard, nor mind has imagined what God has in store for those who love Him.

What a blessing life is. Thank you, dear God, for loving us so much.

By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek