In her later years, whenever she could, my mother got into the habit of leaving traces of herself in hidden places around our house (under a seat cushion or beneath a bed mattress...). What did she leave? Things of herself or her belongings that she no longer used. For example, a strand of her white ...
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A Lasting Grant
Ever since I arrived here, I have been observing everything that happens in our house. Life goes by quickly. About three years have passed since my son and his family traveled. I have missed many details, especially those related to the children. The two elder have grown in beauty and intelligence, and also in mischief, ...
Read moreMeeting and Parting
I thought I was talking to my granddaughter about something that would make her happy. I told her, "is it not great that we get to spend fifty days together?". I did not expect her reaction. She immediately put her hands over her ears, refusing to hear, and raised her voice and said: "do not ...
Read moreOne of the Most Precious Gifts
My two eldest grandchildren race to accompany me on my walking in this beautiful expanse. In these days in which I have known the country, sometimes, the four seasons of the year could pass in a single hour. Days ago, when I left the house, it was springtime. In a few minutes it turned into ...
Read moreOur Children Are Ours
At the end of last April, my wife visited our daughter, who is pursuing her university studies in France. We were supposed to visit her together. However, I had to postpone my visit to a later date. What relieved me of the pain of my daughter’s objection to this postponement was that we will meet, ...
Read moreA Wet Face
I was participating in an ecclesial service in a neighboring parish. When we were done, a friend who lives in our neighborhood joined me, asking that we accompany one another on the way back. He revealed a deep-seated sadness. He said: “more than thirty years ago, I was accepted into a university abroad to study ...
Read moreLove and the Word
I had decided to discontinue this appearance for the duration of their visit. The brethren in the administration of the page did not agree with me. They wanted me to keep panting in the pursuit of love and the Word. For a year, six months, and twenty-nine days, we have not met face to face. ...
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