Author: Aletha Cress Oglesby, M.D.

As a family physician, I explore the HEART of HEALTH in my work, recreation, community, and through writing. My blog, Watercress Words, informs and inspires us to live in health. I believe we can turn our health challenges into healthy opportunities. When we do, we can share the HEART of health with our families, communities, and the world. Come explore and share with me.

“noble beyond her years”

At only 26 years old, Kayla had already traveled to India, Israel, Palestine and Syria on humanitarian endeavors and in Arizona worked at a women’s shelter and with AIDS patients, according to the news reports. And in a letter she wrote to her family from captivity, she expressed regret that she was causing them pain.

My original post from February 11, 2015

I cannot think of anything else worth saying today other than to express my sadness  for and sympathy to the family of Kayla Mueller. On  the evening news last night I heard Kayla’s aunt describe her as “noble beyond her years.”

I had never heard of Kayla until a few days ago, but her story touches my heart. I have a son about the same age; and like her, his work and passions take him all over the world. I cannot imagine getting an email like the one her parents received confirming her death.

At only 26 years old, Kayla had already traveled to India, Israel, Palestine and Syria on humanitarian endeavors and in Arizona worked at a women’s shelter and with AIDS patients, according to the news reports. And in a letter she wrote to her family from captivity, she expressed regret that she was causing them pain.

I hope the memory of this beautiful young woman brings some comfort to their grieving hearts.

Medical stethoscope and heart on a textured background

Dr Aletha

 

Meeting Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa, the Saint of Calcutta, visited Peoria, Illinois in 1960, emphasizing the importance of being helpful rather than successful. Her teachings, encapsulated in “No Greater Love,” reflect her commitment to serving the poor and embody the essence of love, generosity, and faith in God as a Christian. Enjoy the photos from her memorial.

I’m glad you found this post about Mother Teresa. I’d love for you to visit an updated version at this link. Enjoy the photos I took during my visit to this magnificent church in Peoria Illinois.

Mother Teresa’s Life and Legacy

 Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

doors to the Cathedral of St Mary

Mother Teresa, the Saint of Calcutta

 Mother Teresa visited Peoria Illinois in 1960 to speak before a Catholic women’s group.  She told them,

God has not called us to be successful, but to be helpful.”

Mother Teresa
MOTHER TERESA-COME BE MY LIGHT a book cover

The saint, Mother Teresa, lived her life committed to the purpose she felt called to do- take care of the poor, sick, and suffering people in India.

“No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa — the most accessible, intimate, and inspiring book of her teachings. Thematically arranged to present her revolutionary vision of Christianity in its graceful simplicity, the book features her thoughts on love, generosity, forgiveness, prayer, service, and what it means to be a Christian. A passionate testament to deep hope and abiding faith in God, No Greater Love celebrates the life and work of one of the world’s most revered spiritual teachers.”

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