The Vic'try's Won!

I count so many people as dear friends, honorary "family" if you will. So much so, that my wife likes to tease me about it. Still, the relationships I have formed with so many of you go so deep, not even because of anything you or I do or say, but because of the common bond we share in our faith.

Mrs. Voltattorni was one of those people I considered family. Her sons are very dear friends of mine from our days in youth group at St. Matthew's. Brothers of mine, if you will. Naturally, Mrs. V was "Mama V" to me. She always treated me as if I was one of her own, praising me when I did something well, guiding me when my choices were...suspect, and always making sure I knew that I was a dearly loved child of God.

A few years back, Mama V was diagnosed with cancer. After a long, brave battle, God called her home late Sunday night. My heart aches for Mr. V, Anthony, Sarah, Isabella, and Andrew at the loss of this amazing person. My prayer is that all who mourn her passing take courage and confidence in the same thing that kept Mama V going...Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won!...Greater scenes will then commence! This shall be my confidence!