Ramping up Comfort and Strength In The Face Of Trials
One of the books we are studying during this Lent is “Carry the Cross with Padre Pio”. We knew him as a suffering saint, including his Stigmata. But we had no idea of the extensive and tormenting war that Satan waged against him for years. His letters to his spiritual advisors are tender, mystic, challenging to understand, and so full of love for and from Jesus, Mary and his Guardian Angel. They are inspiring! A particular reflection captivated us one day during the third week of Lent: “The challenges and storms in life are signs of God’s kingdom being established within oneself and that temptations, far from being feared, should be seen as indications of divine favor.” This fueled another curious discussion about dying, death and eternal life as we continue to pray: God, grant us the wisdom to know and love your will.
On the home front, a front-door ramp was recently installed. We went for a short wheelchair ride a few days ago and just sat outside for a while. It helped the cabin-fever. We also installed a downstairs portable shower which is a welcome upgrade to the sponge baths Cathy has had to endure for a few weeks. We receive daily in-home communion and we also have daily home care for up to nine hours a day. We are also enjoying numerous visitors from our families, friends and hospice nurses. How can we possibly complain. Cathy’s steps are few, her memory is a bit scrambled and her severe headaches are often. Hopefully God’s Kingdom is expanding around here. Certainly, Cathy’s faith is steadfast and our blessings are abundant. Thank you, God. Thy will be done. Happy Easter everyone!!!
Next Update May 4, 2025
Cathy’s Ramp
WISHING YOU AND CATHY A BLESSED HAPPY AND HOLY,
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER ❗️❗️♥️♥️🙏🙏♥️♥️❗️❗️
CONTINUING PRAYERS
SENDING A SPIRITUAL BOUQUET OF PRAYERS
HOLY WEEK MASSES
HOLY COMMUNIONS
ADORATION HOURS
FOR YOUR INTENTIONS
TOM AND CATHY
Dear Lord, please join all of our daily prayers, works, joys, and sufferings with those of Tom and Cathy. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. Amen.
Prayers continue for you both.
Dr. Schanzer you and your Family remain in my thoughts and prayers. You are an inspiration to me. When you worked on my eyes, I came to know you much more than a Medical Doctor. I knew that my eyes had been healed by a Healer. May God continue to bless you and your Family. Much Love.
Prayers for peace and comfort for such a compassionate and loving lady. Prayers for you to Tom.
Dear Cathy and Tom,
Our hearts go out to both of you. Tom, your words are always so touching and so full of faith and love. Both of you are such an inspiration to all of us. We pray for continued strength and peace for you both. Happy Easter! We love you. Douglas and Rosie
Yoou are in our prayers each day. May God continue to bless you with His peace and comfort.
Thank you Tom.
Angels surround you.🙏
You are both in my prayers each day. May God’s love bring you comfort and peace. Thank you for the uodate
Continued prayers for you both. Cathy, I am always encouraged by your determination and love for God and mankind.prayers for comfort.
Take care my O’C friend!!
Daily prayers continue for you both🙏🏻🙏🏻
Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter🫂🫂😘😘❤️❤️
Love and prayers for you both, but most especially as we approach Holy Week.
You two are such a profession of faith and trust in God! What a gift you have been in my life even the short time of knowing you! Every First Saturday I think and pray for you🙏
Thank you for sharing your cross with perseverance and love you are believable role models of our Catholic Faith. Much love and prayers to you and your family 🥰🙏✝️
Thinking of you and Cathy on life’s journey with its blessings and challenges. “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.” Extending prayers to you and family.
Dear Cathy & Tom,
I pray the rosary daily and always pray for you both and ask God for his healing favors on Cathy.
We Love and miss you so much. wish we could visit the Both of you!
We continue to pray daily and give Thanks and Praise to God that we got to know and be a part of your life and you both a part of our lives, because you shared so much with us. Your friendship, Family and your home and boat. things we probably would not have been able to do if it were not for your friendship and Love.
Blessings to you both.
Thoughts, prayers and love are with the both of you. God has you both wrapped in His loving arms. May God continue to bless and protect the both of you.
Cathy and Tom, you have been inspirational examples for so many with your marvelous faith and endurance with life’s challenges. You are in the prayers of many; we are wishing and praying for your comfort, healing and peace.
The amazing grace of God’s Love is surrounding you in powerful ways.
Your sharing your journey carrying your cross with great dignity and love
is inspiring so many. Sending you my love and deep prayers.
Janice
Your witness is inspiring and soothing. Prayers continue for you both.
Dear Uncle Tom and Dr. Cathy.
Our prayers are always with you during this blessed Holy Lent season.
We always love you ❤️.
From everyone at Serabu.
Cathy and Tom, you are such models of faith and trust in God. You are both in our prayers and thoughts.
We love you and miss you both very much, and we pray everyday for you.
Dave and Erin
I was praying for yall this morning from Adoration. So thankful for Cathy that I could read my prayers! Love yall!
I say the rosary each morning for you Cathy before the 6:15 mass. God Bless you and Tom.
hello dr schanzer this is Mary Mckellar i worked at Southern Eye it is so wonderful ti see a picture of you abd your beautiful smile. i made the pimento cheese sandwiches for you.You are such a wonderful lady many prayers and hugs come your way
Prayers abound for your strength and courage provided by our dear sweet merciful Lord. Wishing you both a very Blessed Easter❤️🙏
Continued thoughts and prayers daily for both of you!!
God’s blessings!
Dan
As we approach Good Friday, I continue to be inspired by Cathy and how she carries her cross…..just like her Savior.
May Our Good and Gracious God grant you and your family Peace and Joy.
Dcn Ernie
To our sweet suffering servants, we love you with the love of the Lord! Praying for peace and comfort on this journey.
Sondra and David from MS
Dear Tom,
Please know that Abbot Peter’s message to the CPS Community will result in not only an outpouring of prayer for Cathy, but for you as well so that you continue to have strength and courage and relieve any despair as you face each day. A rosary will be prayed for you both each week that the Blessed Virgin, the Mother of God descend and provide comfort for you both.