Gelasia Marquez, PhD
6158 Palma del Mar Boulevard, S
Unit 505
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
November 1, 2008
Dear Friends,
In just a few weeks I will celebrate my seventieth birthday. While I approach this unique occasion I feel the need to stop, reflect, give thanks, and prepare myself to face God when He calls me.
A few weeks ago the Gospel was about people who were called to work in God’s vineyard and how they reacted at the moment of receiving their payment. I really feel overwhelmed when I look back and see how God has taken care of myself always. How He provided me with opportunities to better myself, not only through education and faith development, but by surrounding me with people like you to whom I am and will always be in debt. Your words and deeds, your example and support in different but very important moments of my life have helped me to work hard in becoming who I am today.
Your name is next to the name of my family of origin and of the name of my husband, son, daughter-in-law. Your name is next to the name of Msgr. Arcadio Marinas who took my hand when I was six years of age and helped me achieve the tools to become the professional that I am today. You too have touched my life and today I need to tell you, “Thank you.”
Love and prayers,
Gelasia / Nena