Today

This is the beginning of a new day.
I have been given this day to use as I will.
What I do today is important, because
I am exchanging a day of my life for it.
I want it to be a gain, not a loss;
Good not evil;
Success not failure;
In order that I shall not regret
The price I paid for it.

My sister Cheryl is doing better today. Most of the life support has
been removed. She is making small steps toward recovery. If you read my blog, please say an extra prayer for her and her baby Joseph.

Miracles happen.. prayers are answered...Life is a gift!

Bittersweet Birthday Surprise

Cheryl & Dan - prior to the c-section birth
Dan and Joseph

On Friday, July 9th, my sister Cheryl gave birth to her 5th child, Joseph Jonathan Duncan. He was 5 weeks early, weighing in at 7 lbs, 7 oz. He is on a respirator, but doing OK. She bled out and had to have 30+ units of blood. Please keep her in your prayers as she is fighting for her life.

In Memory of Father Mickey

ev. Michael Joseph Flaska, 59, of Evergreen.
Ordained to the priesthood May 31, 1997. He has served the
Archdiocese of Denver at various parishes in the area.
Brother of Judy (Charles) Marmann, Barbara (Bill) Engle,
James B. (Shirley) Flaska, andJanice Beecher.
Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 1:30 p.m.,
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 Logan St., Denver.
Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Today I went to the funeral of Father Mickey. Mickey was a
friend of mine I met when Iworked in the office supply
industry 20 years ago. He had the best sense of humor
and made work a fun place to be. I was there when
he was ordained a priest
and saw him on and off since he became a priest. I last saw
him two years ago in
Longmont right before Christmas.

He was a very selfless man who cared about everyone he met.
I am grateful
I knew him and know I will see him again someday.

Until we meet again...