Living on a Prayer

During this day, Lord, stand beside us.
Let us think of you often and of Our Lady with you.
Let us think of others often, with love and gratitude.
Let us take this day as coming from you
to give it back to you with your will complete.
Dear Lord, let us be kind,
let us never feel discouraged,
or feel sorry for ourselves
because you stand beside us everyday. Amen.

The G Family has been reciting this prayer for at least three generations. Today it served as such a meditative blessing to me as GG and I digested news from the Army that they've denied his request for an exemption from service. His report date is now June 3rd. We still have an appeal left in the process, but are setting our minds on GG's service and likely deployment. Thank you for your prayers for our strength. We are committed to facing the future as positively as possible. God bless.