THE HERE AND NOW
I was actually born in Milan, Italy, in 1937. This, among
other things, makes me a survivor of WWII. God’s hand led me to the missionary life and, this coming
Friday, March 17, I will celebrate my 55 years as a Comboni Missionary Priest.
God has blessed me with a full and rewarding life where
daily routine and crazy adventure have both been an integral part. I consider
myself one of God’s survivors. What happened to me on February 1 has me
convinced that, if ever my life had a purpose in God’s plan, this last part
certainly does. On that day I experienced the signs of an impending heart
attack. On February 8 I had open heart surgery for multiple bypasses. This date
is now my second birthday.
As I look back on
what has happened to me since February 1, a single word stands out:
GRATITUDE. Gratitude to God for giving me a second chance to life. Gratitude to
the entire medical system of Mercy Anderson in Cincinnati that made it
possible. Gratitude to each and every one of you for your support, help,
prayers and concern. I had some very dark moments, but in unexpected ways and
at different times, you made them bearable.
- What’s next? STAY TUNED!
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