I’m grateful to be alive (Drs. are perplexed how I’m still upright and breathing without taking my gabapentin, I thank God he gifted me a high pain tolerance), I’m excited for the future as a single women, after a 4 year horrific divorce. I’m happy to have a new love in my life. I truly believe our Father had me walk through my painful and humbling trials, tribulations and tests with HIM. HE carried me when I felt I was literally about to drown. By going through this darkness I now can see and understand why I went through this, to truly appreciate and feel true love, HE placed my soulmate at the end of my nightmare. As story-tales go, my knight in shining armor was waiting for me.

I’m grateful for my family’s health, for my daughter, Diana Bella, being accepted early action to 4 fabulous universities, with incredible scholarship opportunities to consider.

Most of all I’m grateful my Father gave the ability to experience a new chapter, to finally see a future filled with hope, happiness, laughter, kindness and love. Allowing me to forgive myself for trying to leave this Earth. I know I’m stronger than I thought, HE has a plan for me and I walk proudly and blindly knowing there is something significant, shiny and sparkling on the other side of the door.

Monsignor Craig, please know you’ve positively impacted my life and thousands of others by reading your uplifting, spiritual and funny messages. I know Jesus gave you an incredible gift, your ability to share HIS word in a manner we can understand and easily apply. I pray this 2022, gifts you all the goals you have listed in addition others HE has awaiting for you, Blessings and much love.

Dr. Marta Chipres (Escobar)