COULD THIS BE "NEXT YEAR"?*

*As in "Maybe next year" - famous quote oft used by Saints fans.

H2 update: He still has a lot of back pain and finds it difficult to sit, stand and walk. He will see the infectious disease folks on Wednesday, and the surgeon on Friday. We are hoping, of course, for good news. Thanks to you all for your prayers and support.

Although I haven’t had the opportunity to verify it, I’m told that FL1 possesses the recipe to a truly outstanding salad dressing. I’m also told that she is not disposed to share said recipe. And finally I’m told that she should be STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to either cough up the recipe (after all, we’re all family here!!) or show up at P&J’s with a new batch!!!

Our Saints have their work cut out for themselves this weekend. Although I think they can beat the Bears, the cold weather and outdoor stadium will be a challenge. Still, I think they will be victorious. My guess is: Saints vs New England – Miami – Super Bowl XLI – February 4th!!!

Linda and I took BB and Ian to see “Night At The Museum”. Cute movie. I think they really enjoyed it, especially since they had been to the NY Museum of Natural History, so a lot was familiar to them. Definitely recommend the movie for a nice evening of light entertainment.

Extra prayers are requested today for a parishioner friend who is having surgery today, and for the great grandson of another friend who is hospitalized with respiratory problems. He is only a few weeks old. Please pray, also, for health and wellbeing of the deacons and families of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Thanks be to God for all of you!! We are better people for having you in our lives!! God bless you.