007) Mail C.D. (07.01.15) y respu.

Dear John:

As I said to you in my mail of yesterday, a bit improvised by time, wanted to comment something about religion.

In religious matters, officially, I belong to the Roman Catholic Church. I have been baptized into the Christian faith, and all religious acts, within my family, have been celebrated within that faith. You tell me you're Anglican and that you're a devout Christian. In reality the two churches agree in what is essential: the divine part, and only differ in accidental form: the human side, hierarchies and organization. No problem, therefore. In any case I always have a deep respect for all beliefs, except to those who want to impose their principles by force, as in the case of fundamentalist Islamic fanatics.

Professionally I am electrical engineer and have dedicated many years of my life to professional activity, at different levels of responsibility, and have combined some of them teaching at an official training center. I am now retired, and spend my time in my hobbies.

From the point of view of religion, although I have deep respect by all, I have not many concerns, although whether many doubts. Below I send two direct links to two articles of my blog, written some time ago, that, I think, may give you an idea of my thinking about it.

THE CHALLENGES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

http://codiazfer.blogspot.com.es/2012/03/challenges-of-catholic-church.html

WHERE WAS GOD?

http://codiazfer.blogspot.com.es/2013/04/where-was-god.html

If you have time, I also recommend you to read this other article. I think you may find interesting.

IS IT POSSIBLE ANOTHER LIFE?

http://codiazfer.blogspot.com.es/2013/01/is-it-possible-another-life.html

A big hug for all you

Dear Dad,

Thank you for your mail, I have read your articles and I found them very interesting and very truthful and I think you are quite correct, sometimes we can not believe how God allows these things to happen and I think because he is God we do not understand , my wife is writting a book of questions for him, I fear there will be a massive queu behind her (hahaha), my view has always been quite simple "try to believe although is difficult at times, try as well to be thoughtful, kind, trusworthy, loving and honest to yourself and those around you, also I believe a very big quality is simpathy with others

Spiritual believes are very personal and I respect most of them, but, like you I have a difficulty in understand and respecting muslem fanatics

I read "Proof of Heaven" and found it absolutely wonderful and it left me with a feel good factor, and the poem is something I would like it to be read at my funeral (I hope not too soon hahaha)

Now todays news:

Your daughter is driving me crazy and writting a list of 50 things to be done before you arrive... jolines!! hahaha

Irene's first comment was "Oh my God finally Granny's food I can not wait for it!!!!

Lys was very happy because she is going to have extra help with her duties, and none of us can wait to have you here

To pick you up from Stanstend is NO PROBLEM AT ALL, so if it is more convenient for you carry on

Today we have booked our flights so we will arrive in Asturias the 23rd of March at 10:15 am and we will leave the 31st at 21:45

Would it be possible for you to help us to organize a "espicha" for the the celebration of our wedding, I think it could be a good idea, what do you think about it as I have never been in one..

I am now going out to the garden to start ticking off some of my duties in Sonia's list (I would probably finish them the 22nd of May 2016 .. hahaha)

A very big hug for both of you

Juan Enrique

Dear Juan Enrique.

I think I can subscribe, point by point, what you tell me in your mail, your stance on religious themes, and you position about the behavior with ourselves and with our neighbors. Totally agree. I would love to know the battery of questions that Sonia is writing for God, I am sure that there will be many very interesting and also very difficult of answer. I do not like to see me in that place (hahaha..)

I love that you has liked the book "Proof of Heaven". I think everyone should read it. About the poem, it sure is appropriate to read at a funeral, but not a short term. I think that both, you and I, we can wait a long time for it. God willing, of course.

Regarding the issues of the day, I can tell you the following:

John, our presence in your home should not alter, nothing, your daily routine. For this reason the list of 50 points of Sonia should be reduced to minimum expression.

I see that the girls are very hopeful with the visit of their grandparents. Without doubt, we will endeavor to please them in everything that could be within our reach.

We take note of the date of your arrival and departure of Asturias and will prepare everything necessary to make your stay enjoyable.

You do not have to worry about organizing the “espicha” to celebrate your wedding. With pleasure, I’ll will take care of everything. It is a good idea, no doubt. What I need is to know the approximate number of guests attending this event.

As for our trip to Cumbria, we are trying to specify dates (our idea is to be with you at least fifteen days between 2 and 21 February, according to the available flights). We need to talk to Sonia to finalize some details. We will try to call tomorrow. What time is best for you?

A big hug for all of Mum and Dad