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Something Very, Very Special


Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
at St. Marys Catholic Church in Key West
You know well that I believe in God, and while I am not a regular church goer, I work at going a bit out of my way to make more effort than many to practice the philosophy of the Golden Rule.
With each visit to historic Key West, I try to see more of the famous or otherwise noteworthy sights.
In more recent days there has been extra attention give to the grotto, it being credited with being the source of 'miraculous' recoveries and healings.
Ok. There is a lot to be said for some such events and beliefs. I personally have never seen such nor real proof that such has factually occurred.
Visiting this place I experienced something I have felt only once before in my life. As I stood on the grass far enough back from the grotto as not to disturb the person inside, I felt I was being drawn towards it. It was a pulling feeling that I remember so well feeling in the Chapel at SGUC the day you and I went forward. It was very strong, much more than I can describe in words.
It was a different, yet similar feeling that caught me as I sat in the parking lot across the street from the church, our church, in June, and finally yielding to the irresistible urge to go in. I am thankful that I was alone there for a few minutes to recollect before the young man came in and we chatted, as it gave me a moment to wipe the tears that had taken over my eyes. (I wonder how apparent that might have been to him, as he was very kind and seemed exceptionally willing to stay as long as I cared to visit with him.)
Finally, as if on cue, he told me he would 'leave me to my thoughts', and to stay as long as I liked, to drop by his office when I was ready to leave.
Yes, I said a little silent prayer there, and at the grotto, too.
I am very glad I got to visit SGUC, to stand where we had stood side by side our hearts full of love and hope and dreams.
Sadly, we are not standing side by side, though that is how I hold us in my heart, and my heart is still full of love, and hope and dreams.
I have said it before and will say it until my dying breath has said it one more time; I love you. I have always loved you. I have loved you since before time began, and I will love you for a million more lifetimes.