and so, two months later...

Good afternoon, everyone. And so, two months later I snapped out of it. The thought of life in its present form can become overbearing at times. But it took the comment of one dear friend to open my eyes.
It's been six months since my new found independence came into play. Six months of mind torture, realizations and new adventures. Her words to be exact were...
"It's nice to see the old you back. Isn't it odd how you can lose yourself, but you're able to look back and think how silly you were to let life overwhelm you? I'm glad your confidence in yourself is back."
And it was that moment that I woke up. To all my loved ones, thanks for sticking through the hard times with me.
Much Love,
Rev. Jaime

It's been awhile...

Good afternoon, everybody. It's been awhile since I've been able to reach out to anyone. Matters of the heart took me under. But the realization of life is that it's always going to be a matter of the heart. Whether it's letting it go to someone you like, the excitement of a possible addition to your family, the passing of a loved one or the moment you can finally claim independence. It's the one vital organ that we give an emotion to and keeps us alive. So this is me hoping that the matters of your heart find you in a good place and fill you with love.

Much Love,
Rev. Jaime

This weeks sermon comes from...

Good morning, everyone. This weeks sermon comes from a dear friend. Let us live life by indulging in the positive things that surround us. By doing this we will live genuinely happy.
Much Love,
Rev. Jaime

Last night I heard the most wonderful noise...

Good afternoon, everyone. Last night I heard the most wonderful noise. It was the sound of my parents and niece snoring. You see, for the past 32 years I've never lived alone. And for the past 30 days, I've never felt so lonely. Beyond the joys of independence, I didn't understand how dependent I had become on others. And then my family came to spend the night.
As a good friend told me, "You are stronger than you think. You can bounce back." So, here's to bouncing back and the family and friends that help us.
Much Love,
Rev. Jaime

Good morning, all. I recently had a falling out with an old friend of mine. We were both in very bad spots in our lives. Someone told me, "If you let the negativity take over, it will destroy you." I was fortunate to release that energy. For those of you, like my old friend, just let go of the bad things in your life. Life is too sweet.

Much Love,

Rev. Jaime

Journey of independence....

Good afternoon, all. This week I embarked on my journey of independence. As frightened as I was in the beginning, I find every morning exhilarating. A new adventure awaits on my horizon. What waits on yours?

Much Love,

Rev. Jaime

(March 1, 2009)

Rock bottom....

Good day, all. This morning I awoke to the sound of rain. As I got ready for work I noticed a small ray of light through the clouds. That's all I needed. You see, I hit rock bottom this weekend. Every problem I had came crashing over me. And all it took was a ray of hope to wake me back up. To everyone who has been there, hope is all around.

Much Love,

Rev. Jaime

(Feb. 16, 2009)