Sophia

My shooting buddy,Pia, would be leaving soon. 

It’s been great knowing her. However, it was the best having her as a friend.

To my mind, she stands the moral high-ground today  because of two things ; her love for God and respect for her parents. 

She has touched the lives of so many with her gentle candor but firm opinions. She has gamely mingled with all of us during happier occasions. 

I admired her the most during the toughest moments when she lost her father.  If not for her deep rooted faith, she would not have bounced back as a more resilient Pia. 

I am glad that she has found someone to share her passion and life.  Like two apple halves, Mon fit snuggly into Pia’s heart. 

I am glad that she has chosen to learn more in order to improve herself.  Sacrificing work for education is indeed a tough trade-off. I have no doubt she has already statistically looked at the odds of success before she decided to do this. 

For my own selfish reasons, I want Pia to stay put.  The fact that I know Pia  as a selfless person who will give back more with what she will learn, I am happy that she is leaving. 

I will miss you Pia. Thank you for the prayer of Michael the Archangel you have given me along with the book, Climbing the Mountain. God Keep you and may Michael the Archangel watch over you.

                                                Prayer to St Michael the Archangel

            Defend me in the day of battle.

            Be our safeguard in the wickedness and snares of the devil

            May God rebuke him, we humbly pray

            And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host

            By the power of God, cast into hell Satan,

            and all the other evil spirits who prowl through the world

            seeking the ruin of souls.

            Our Lady, the Queen of Holy Angels, Pray for us, Amen.