Wikipedia defines Humility as the defining characteristic of an unpretentious and modest person, someone who does not think that he or she is better or more important than others. Synonym: humble

The term “humility” is derived from the Latin word “humilis”, which is translated not only as humble but also alternatively as “low”, or “from the earth”.and “humus”, earth or dirt.^[1] Because the concept of humility addresses intrinsic self-worth, it is emphasized in the realm of religious practice and ethics where the notion is often made more precise and extensive. Humility as a religious or spiritual virtue is different from the act of humiliation or shaming though the former may follow as a consequence of the latter.

I have met a truly humble woman. I see so much of Jesus in her that I want to be like her, or rather like Jesus. She has such a beautiful, humble approach. I have seldom seen a more beautiful person. In Deuteronomy 8:22, the Lord our God leads the people in the wilderness to make them humble “And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” I believe she has been through the wilderness and her heart is full of His commandments.

I hope to spend lots of time with this servant of God! May God grant her many years!

I haven’t posted since last month! I am starting to fall into my old ways!

I have been busy with Dad and his dementia. Since neither he nor his wife can drive now, my brother, his wife and I have been kept busy transporting them around. They often pay me for gas even though I protest about this. I wish they’d become a bit more comfortable with the senior transport in San Dimas. It’s cheap–only $1.00 per person per ride–but they don’t like waiting for the return transport. There also used to be a bus stop in front of my house (a short walk for Dad and Lyla), which might of been useful for them, but the transport company removed the stop last week. I guess the economy has hit everyone.

Church has been good. The Lord Jesus is so merciful. I did my life confession in preparation for Chrismation over a week ago. I was so nervous but Father Patrick was so kind and gentle. I feel as though a great weight has been lifted from me. It’s funny, ever since Mark and I really decided this is the last stop for us–we intend to immerse ourselves in Orthodoxy–we’ve been having non stop digestive problems. Even today, Mark’s stomach was upset but we decided we were going to Divine Liturgy anyway.

Work is making me struggle. We are an “old” retirement community. Not just our ladies are old, but our buildings were built well before the 70’s and most of the apartments are studios which do not appeal to todays’ retiree. The current residents get anxious about our plans but we’ve promised them that they will only have to move once and they’d have a place in the new community. The developer and banker are pushing for just one building phase which would mean we’d have to move the ladies out of the community. I feel this would be going back on our promise. I’ve been working on becoming a woman of my word over the past 15 years.

It’s a very good job. I am praying as to what the Lord would have me do. I know He will direct my way.

I hope this finds you all at peace in the Lord.