Ellen

Remeber baby Ellen? Seems like yesterday! Thought you might enjoy a graduation picture. What a wonderful day.

New Graduates

I've been thinking about all the new graduates and ask that we all say a special prayer for Ellen, Brady, Mark, and Breanna. Hope we can plan to go to dinner and celebrate Peggy's birthday this month. Saturdays seem to be booked!
I hope I haven't left any grads out. Miss you all...we WILL all get together soon!!
Cathy B

Sweet Poem

Poem: "Prayer Chain" by Tim Nolan. Reprinted with permission by the author.

Prayer Chain

My mother called to tell me
about an old classmate of mine who
was dying on the parish prayer chain—
or was very sick—
or destitute—
or it had not worked out—the marriage—or the kids were all on drugs
andall the old mothers were praying intensely
for all the pain of their children
and for life—they were praying for life—in their quiet rooms—sipping decaf coffee—
I bet they've been praying for me at times—
so I'll find my way—so I won't rob a bank—
I'll take them—the mystical prayers of old mothers—
it matters—all this patient and purposeful love.

Have a happy day!