OFFEE TIME WITH GILBERT Today’s coffee comes with a heavy heart. Sometimes life brings news that stops you in your tracks. When you hear that one of your Loved one —is facing a serious illness, what do you do? The truth is, you don’t always know. You feel frightened. You feel sad. You ask questions that nobody can answer. Being strong doesn’t mean pretending that it doesn’t hurt. It means lighting a candle. Saying a prayer. Standing beside them. And choosing to make every conversation and every shared moment count. Today, I am rooting for that loved one . I am praying for him, speaking positively with him and looking forward to sharing many more conversations together. If someone you love is going through a difficult time, don’t wait for the perfect words. Call them. Listen to them. Pray with them. Remind them that they are loved. Life is fragile—but it is also precious. Stay hopeful. Treasure the moment. It’s magical to be alive. — Gilbert Nobrega The Professor & Me