The following story contains a mixture of sorrow and happiness associated with my birth. I must be willing and feel rewarded as an adjustment to a new way of life. My rewards are peace of mind, courage, strength and physical abilities. Can I make the adjustments to a life of a paralytic from the active life I had been living? This story will concern itself with the workings of my mind on several remarks. From memories of my past active life comes my self-pity; from the desire to live and make the best of my situation, come strength and the courage to adjust.--Father Bert

When Fr. Bert died, I inherited all of his notes and writings. After reading them, I found they were so inspiring that I needed to compile them into a book. Fr. Bert was so determined to be a priest that he put all his trust in God's hands. He never, never gave up. I want everyone to know what a remarkable man he was.--Dora Korson