David’s Life

TRACES, December 2005

My dearest friends:

I am sure that some of you are very aware of my constant questioning of the purpose of CL in David’s life. (I would like to say our lives but I am being honest here.) Some things have been different here the last few months and I have been able to take a step back and look at things anew. I think I may finally have an understanding of CL for David. It can be summed up in one word–passion. CL creates in David a spiritual passion for everything surrounding Christ. My eyes are now opened to see that the spiritual passion Christ lived with on this earth and in His human body is actually present in my husband and only through CL can he fully live out his passion. I can see now David’s passion to be everything for Christ as a soldier, husband, father, friend, and Christian. This humanity in David was not real before the presence of Father Giussani in his life. And now, look at this man who I get to call my husband and father of my children! Does this mean that I still will not be a little grumpy when I hear of yet another conference call, or planning of another event, or trip to Italy? Of course, it is still me, but I may just find a sitter more frequently and tag along. I would like to see this passion grow inside of me also. So, to all who have been this driving force of fraternity for David, on behalf of my children and myself, thank you.

Becky Jones, St. Louis