We are trying to spend as much time with Chris as we can. Yesterday, Fran, Chris’s youngest sister, came to visit.
Also a group of catechists from his church came to pray for Chris. I’m sure he was aware of their presence. He looked around the sea of faces.
He had done a lot of work 2 years ago to review, set up/ implement a program to recruit and train scripture teachers to go into the public schools in the parish to reach the children of parish familys who wished to be included in the sacremental programes. He spent many hours before he was satisfied that enough had been done. When he was hospitalized last year, things were in place to continue the work. The catechists maintained contact with Chris and have been genuinely saddened by the situation he is now in. I appreciate their prayers and concern.
It never ceases to amaze me how Chris, even now, can draw people together.
Joans jottings 