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What a time to reflect on the "Greats" of the world. How is it that as time goes on, it is the people of the past that bring us such solace in life. I do believe that as the world supposedly progresess, it is the people of the past that bring us such meaningfull memories. I live but a mere 1/4 mile from two great presidents of this country's resting place and I am in awe as to their committment and devotion to our country goes unseen to those so close. I probably am rambling but I feel more than patriotic, I feel inspired by such an awsome symbol of our devotion and love of God this vigil lends to. We love you John Paul II. We love you and we just simply find it so hard to see you go. We know that you will be with the Lord soon and we hope we will be with him one day too BUT it hurts so much. A flood of our own departed loved ones memories is so part of what we feel today. Bless you beloved Pope John Paul II. No one can silence our love and devotion to you today.

"I feel inspired by such an awsome symbol of our devotion and love of God this vigil lends to. We love you John Paul II. We love you and we just simply find it so hard to see you go. We know that you will be with the Lord soon and we hope we will be with him one day too BUT it hurts so much. A flood of our own departed loved ones memories is so part of what we feel today. Bless you beloved Pope John Paul II. No one can silence our love and devotion to you today."

I know, the loss is hard to describe. God is with us in our pain and sorrow.

I keep remembering that JPII lost his mother at age 9 or so and that had a profound effect on him -- as it does for all little boys, I'm sure. He also lost his father at age 20 or so and his sibling also died early. I'm sure he's longing to see them again, and the thought of him resting in his dear mother's arms again brings me to tears.

I am SOOOO happy for him but so sad for us right now.