August 17, 2025

Dear TeamToddTBI,

I only completed two flights with good landings: “https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FBkCTnGwXwVRa6FerswRKgiWcOwcUdbN/view?usp=sharing” The higher elevations from the environment I am flying in, create a challenge for me. Also, I temporarily messed up my knee while completing altar guild duties at St. Mary’s. I must have twisted my leg or knee while putting hymnals back in place and picking up “left behind debris”. I am filled with excuses…

I look forward to entering an area of lower elevation “flying” in the near future. Perhaps I suffer from virtual hypoxia; leading to my failure to follow my planned flight route. Imagine how much less exciting to review data of my trainer cycling speed: available on request.

My favorite sister came home for Uncle Joe’s funeral in Dallastown, PA. I thought the Funeral Mass was well executed – especially, the chosen scripture readings and the eulogy.

The reception that followed flooded my injured brain with noises and faces. I went outside towards the end of the day seeking peace; others joined me and all spoke one at a time. Perhaps I was not alone in my dislike of loud dins. My injury included the loss of the ability to isolate sounds.

Today, Sunday Mass behavior yielded waffles and sausage for Libby and me – we were both well behaved.

St. Luigi, thank you for your intercession. St. Carlo Acutis, pray for me.

Hello TEAMTODD!

It has been a week of sorrow for the large Savel family but we all came together with so many others who knew my brother, Joe, to celebrate Joe’s life on Saturday. What a wonderful celebration! The Mass was very meaningful, Fr’s homily very specific since he knew Joe, and what a wonderful eulogy, written by his 7 children!!!! Honor guard at graveside, gun salute and taps. BEAUTIFUL!

Reception followed but of course there were lostsa people and chats going on. Todd enjoyed the lovely lunch and awhile later went outside for some peace and quiet by himself but others quickly joined him. 

It was a BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT day in every way. Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes.