After my back surgery, a prolonged recovery, my husband's hospitalization and continued needs, I was, at last, able to return to the Adoration Chapel. I knelt to pray, but instead, I was asking for His forgiveness for taking so long to return. "O Lord, my God," I said in a whisper. "Please forgive me and help me. Give me strength and patience to continue taking care of my husband, Carl. Please take my hand and guide me. I need you, and please do not leave me; stay with me because I am afraid." I continued my personal prayer as I lifed my eyes to Jesus' picture. I saw the most brilliant colors in His face and He looked at me with a smile. I whispered, "Will You forgive me?" His eyes were looking at me and His great smile continued. I said, "You are here," and I felt that I was in a beautiful place and at peace with myself. I stopped a moment, thinking maybe I was hallucinating. I looked up again, and Jesus was still looking at me with that wonderful smile as if to say: Believe me, I am here.
When I think of His smile, I am filled with love and serenity. My prayer has been answered. I have the strength to care for Carl, and I am filled with peace, patience and love. Praise be to Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
When I think of His smile, I am filled with love and serenity. My prayer has been answered. I have the strength to care for Carl, and I am filled with peace, patience and love. Praise be to Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.