Goodbye

Goodbye, Monsignor!

This morning at Mass we learned that our beloved Monsignor Schwartz passed away on Wednesday afternoon. I’m so beside myself with grief. Monsignor served our tiny parish for almost a decade. He was generous and kind with his time and wisdom. He taught all four of my kids how to serve Mass. He heard andContinue reading “Goodbye, Monsignor!”

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

Tomorrow we are leaving our temporary home at the shelter. It has been 90 days and we need to move on. We have made many friends here who we will be sad to leave. However, it is time. Since our apartment is not ready until November 1st, we will be staying at a motel, throughContinue reading “Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow”

There are always goodbyes. Just when I thought it was finished. It’s not. I find myself tearful again. Will there ever be a final goodbye? I have said the words and left you behind, and yet… To me you still call, waiting for me, Waiting to say goodbye.