I have not written much because much has been happening, in 2018 Judy the Love of my life was diagnosed with Dementia. Since that time we have been living with one thought in mind that was to take care of her for long as she is with us. Well on April 12th, 2024 she lost the battle and went home to the Lord. She went quietly and said goodbye with just a tear. Dave Jr. and Lori and I were with her at the last and she did get the last rites of the church. I know that she is with Our Lord and Mary Our Mother.
I know that we all now have to go on with our lives but it is hard, she was and is the only love of my life, I always told her that even at the last that it was her and I forever and ever.
I have made up my mind to live simply, pray and take care of my children as they need or want me to, but to live a life as a “monk in the world”. I am too old for any type of order in the church to allow me to join as they need youth! So I have set up a schedule of prayer, meditation, meals, chores, and times to take care of myself.
I intend to follow the virtues of prayer, charity, obedience, fasting, and chastity in that way I can live on and try and be and even better version of myself in hopes to see Our Lord, Mary our Mother and Judy again in the next life.
David E. Kern 11-23-2024
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