Over a decade ago while perusing a journal I keep of favorite things read I found the following wisdom written by my dear departed friend and mentor Norma, whose birthday was October 7th and who received her heavenly promotion 17 years ago. I feel as close to her as ever as spiritual friendships are for eternity and thankfully not limited by either time or space; after all, “I believe in…the communion of saints.” It was good to be reminded of this advice on each occasion when I heard it–whether for my encouragement (usually) or her own–especially as she lived it out before my eyes during some extremely difficult times in her life. I hope it will encourage you as well!
“It’s always harder to do the right thing vs. the easy thing but it’s worth it in the end.”
The virtue of prudence–“right reason applied to action” (ST.II-II.47.2)–allows one to act rightly in any given situation, and that was Norma to a “T.” Happy Birthday, Norma, and thank you for praying for those of us who are struggling to live out this virtue as well as you did.
–Norma Lindquist, gone to be with God on September 1, 2005
Be You Very Well 
Oct 07, 2022 @ 19:39:37
…happy birthday to the memory of your friend.
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Oct 07, 2022 @ 19:41:34
Thank you so much, Gabriel!
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Oct 08, 2022 @ 11:51:56
Yes, such words of wisdom. Special way to remember your friend.
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Oct 08, 2022 @ 11:53:39
Thanks, Karen!
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