A Prayer for Kim's Child, Saint Blase, Saint Michael The Archangel, and with CB's Little Sis and Nephew ariving in 20 days lets get out the Maps!

Kim's, (One of My most Frequent Posters, and Follower of Dutch Harbor Dirt From the start,) Daughter Ely is going in for Ear Surgery On Wednesday. Far Before there were Otorhinolaryngology Doctors there was Saint Blase. Lets all say a Prayer for Ely!

Blaise of Sebaste BM (RM), also known as Blase, Blasien, Biagio; Died c. 316.
Many Catholics might remember Saint Blaise's feast day, February 3, because of the Blessing of the Throats that take place on this day. Two candles are blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the blessing is said.
Very few facts are known about Saint Blaise. It is believed he was a bishop of Sebastea in Armenia who was martyred under the reign of Licinius in the early fourth century.
The legend of St. Blaise tells us that he was born into a rich and noble family who raised him as a Christian. He became a bishop. Later, a new persecution of Christians began. He received a message from God to go into the hills to escape persecution. Hunters discovered a cave surrounded by wild animals who were sick. Blaise walked among them unafraid, curing them of their illnesses. The hunters recognized Blaise as a Bishop, so they captured him to take him back for trial. On the way back, he talked a wolf into releasing a pig that belonged to a poor woman. When Blaise was sentenced to be starved to death, the woman, in gratitude, sneaked into the prison with food and candles. Finally, the governor had Blaise killed.

Otorhinolaryngology is one of the few medical specialities which has a patron saint, Saint Blase (born 317-AD). He was a Doctor and Bishop in Sebaste, Armenia, and he suffered martyrdom under the rule of the Roman Emperor Licinio (Iliria 250 AD - Tsalonica 325 AD).

He was acknowledged as having the ability to protect people against throat infections, after curing a child who had choked on a fishbone. The feast of Saint Blase is on February 3rd, and it is celebrated all over the Western world.

Prayer in honor of St. Blaise
O GOD, deliver us through the intercession of Thy holy bishop and martyr Blase, from all evil of soul and body, especially from all ills of the throat; and grant us the grace to make a good confession in the confident hope of obtaining Thy pardon, and ever to praise with worthy lips Thy most holy name. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

And of Course My Go-to Saint, Saint Michael the Archangel.

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

I know You will do Just Great ELY!!!

SO, I am planning out MAJOR activities for my sister and my Nephew when They are here. Don't worry, I will allow you to sleep a few hours a day...............LOL

But really, From Landing to take-off I got you pretty well booked...........

Alexander can not WAIT to meet You........especially If you give him Meat........

Calm Down, Pyramid is really not as tough as it looks............ And there is more.........Sea Glass, Long walks on the beach, Foxes, Whales, Sea Otters and Lions, Flowers, Birds, and Maybe even a hot spring or two!

Can't wait to see you two!!