At least, you have the novocaine. I am allergic to...

2009-11-21T19:42:03.489-07:00

At least, you have the novocaine. I am allergic to painkiller, so everything, including several root canals, have had to be done the grin-and-bear-it way (two biopsies, four childbirths, 15 head stitches from an accident, also). Mind over matter works; it really does. So does prayer!

I love the comment about St. Theresa of Avila. She is my favorite saint; I find so much in common with her and look to her when I am confused about the things that happen to me. However, I had not read the information you included about her, so I was tickled to read your post.

And I will try to remember those smiles for tired souls, no matter my mood.

Oh, Father I hope the visit to the dentist went we...

2009-11-21T19:36:56.286-07:00

Oh, Father I hope the visit to the dentist went well! I, too, have a huge fear of dentists!

Also, so true...in order to obtain virtue, we have to practice it. We have to try, and keep trying. God perfects us in our attempts, but it is in our refusing to try that we also refuse His Grace.

Thanks, I needed to read this tonight.

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At least, you have the novocaine. I am allergic to...

Oh, Father I hope the visit to the dentist went we...