It took my higher power three days to arise from death.  It took me three heartfelt prayers.  “Lord Jesus, please get me out from under this bridge” was the first.  “Please […]

Roused by harsh, indistinguishable light and sound, I surface to semi-consciousness. Rays of ambient light penetrate squinted eyes, like shards of hot steel. Covering my face with shaking hands, I […]

               April 1968, I am 15 years old, serving Catholic mass, and devout in my faith. I watch with fascination and awe as the […]