We have all seen the horrific pictures and television coverage of Hurricane Sandy's aftermath.
Our prayers are heard by Heaven as those whose lives have been ravaged remain in our thoughts.
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This blog is called "Rose Petals from Heaven" and from the first day I have devoted it to our Heavenly Mother and Saint Therese of the Roses.
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During these trying times it is hard and sometimes impossible to find the rose petals that fall gently upon us as we endure unspeakable tragedy;
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Even though Heaven is constantly reminding us that faith endures even through the fires of hell.