Visited with Mom yesterday and today. We went to Mass this morning at the home where she lives, and she lit up when the priest came around greeting people.
Despite dementia she still loves to be with people, to receive a hug, and to laugh. It was good to be with her.
I'm in Ottawa to visit with my mother, but I tend to go see her in the morning as her illness makes her more confused as the day goes on. That left my evening free, so I went out with two of my nieces.
Maya is one of my goddaughters, and Alex was born on my birthday, so I call her my "birthday present". Alex's boyfriend took the picture for us.
We wound up chatting about school, what it's like to be "adulting", and faith. All over a meal in an Irish pub. It was a great evening.
Ma dernière rencontre à Toronto a eu lieu ce matin avec l'OPÉCO. Cela m'a donné l'occasion de rencontrer Tom Michaud, le nouveau Directeur de l'éducation au Conseil scolaire Nouvelon.
Depuis son arrivée Tom voyage beaucoup, afin de voir les écoles du conseil et les paroisses du diocèse. Je voyage beaucoup aussi, donc c'était difficule de trouver un temps de faire notre première rencontre officielle. Mais au moins on a réussi à se parler un peu à Toronto. Bienvenue dans notre diocèse Tom, et au plaisir de se connaître davantage!
Jack Brooks and I have known each other since high school. The last time we saw each other was in 2007. Today we got together for coffee and it felt like no time had passed.
God bless you my friend.
