Dear Family and Friends,
Spring is filled with hope. Snow and frozen ground give way to the beauty of spring flowers. Warm breezes bring freshness to all of nature. Thus I convince myself of the value of living through a bone-chilling Chicago winter.
Spring also brings us the feast of Easter which each year strengthens my conviction that after this life I will join the risen Christ in a new form of life filled with eternal happiness. This faith becomes ever more relevant as old age steadily weakens my capacities and every advancing year brings death to more of those dear to me.
But here too I find hope in the new life that young parents bring us. Those of us involved in educating youth can see our students’ talents developing and their visions expanding to bring greater blessings to future generations. In preparing eulogies for recently deceased dear friends I became more convinced that the deceaseds’ deep influence for good lives after them, that their lives can still mean much to us.
The expanding ease of communicating with family and friends has relieved me of much of the burden of air travel. In January, however, I did fly down to the Naples area of Florida for a few days to freshen my and DePaul’s friendship with countless alumni, benefactors and friends. The reception given me was most gratifying and my University companions took care of local travel and accommodations.
About a month ago gall stones began causing pain in the different organs of my stomach. My doctor quickly and accurately diagnosed the problem and recommended a surgeon at Northwestern Hospital to remove my gall bladder. Early in March the laparoscopic surgery went well, and in just a few days I had completely recovered. The doctors, nurses and technical staff of the hospital could not have given me more attention and treated me more kindly.
Our University President and the Advancement Department to which I’m attached give me few assignments, “work”. At the same time I truly enjoy supporting DePaul in whatever way I can. Just to live in a university community that encourages critical thinking and opening to change is truly gratifying. Hence, my life is a very happy one.
May each of you find an equal share of happiness. And may this Easter season bring you God’s special love and grace,
Your dear and close friend,
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