I'd like to tell you a couple of things about The Rev. Canon William A. Hio that weren't mentioned at the wonderful funeral mass last Saturday. I wonder how many people know that Fr. Hio played a very significant role in the return of Healing Prayer to America and the Episcopal Church specifically? I believe the American Healing Prayer revival was begun by Dennis Bennett and his wife. Dennis was a very good friend of Bill Hio's, who served as a mentor for him. Dennis would stay at Fr. Hio and Akemi's home when he was in the area. I know this because Fr. Hio told me about his friendship with Dennis, when I talked to Fr. about my interest in Healing Prayer.

Here's another little known tidbit. When Fr. Hio was a little boy, G.K. Chesterton was often a dinner guest in his mother's home. Can you imagine? No wonder Fr. Hio became such a spiritual giant. Eternal rest grant to him O Lord.

I knew that Fr. Hio had railed against women's ordination. I was told at his funeral that he didn't even allow women on he altar! As God is my witness, Fr. Hio was my sponsoring priest for ordination!!!!!! I guess you could say that he "acquiesed." (in the words of Dan Herzog)

An update on my life: I have recently moved to Gloversville, into a lovely apartment. Me and my 3 furry kids;Taz, Mindy and Kit. Mindy came from the Town of Minden, Taz and Kit came pre-named. A friend, who was even sicker than I was last year from brain aneurysms, had to move to be closer to her daughter. She could not bring her beloved cats with her. I had to say that I would take them. They I wonderful companions. I'm glad that they are with me. Taz is laying at my side as I blog away.

Please pray with me and for me that my strength will continue to increase so that I can begin supply work. I greatly miss saying the Mass and distributing the Sacraments. Thank you for your continued prayers. They mean more than mere words can convey! May God richly bless you and your loved ones.