Happy 72nd birthday Enyak

It's no coincidence that I am lay minister for mass today..... you must have been looking over the shoulders of our coordinator and guided her hands to pen my name for today's slot. I am honoured and always feel so unworthy of the task at hand, but, for today I will overlook my human frailty and trust totally in God who will take my unworthiness and render me good enough to serve at mass and to handle His Most Precious Blood.

I remember you, Enyak, no more tears, no more regrets and not too much sadness. My heart is as light as a butterfly and I have been humming and singing a Disney tune all morning. I remember you, Enyak, with such joy and pride for all your goodness and kindness. I remember you, Enyak, always filled with so much concern for the poor and the needy, always feeding someone at your table. And I thank you Enyak for being the most wonderful guide and teacher. I thank you Enyak for all the laughter and the memories. I thank you Enyak for not allowing us to bear our challenges with no hope but with complete trust in God and the great lessons of leaving everything in God's hands . Thank you for teaching us that God takes care of everything.

Slipping through my fingers

Memories flood my mind of days gone by, it's funny how a song will always bring back moments in time and you wonder what's happen to that special someone, or how you took for granted those days spent with family and friends.

My nieces are adults now with challenging careers and a life of their own. I can still picture the first day of school when she had to travel on the school bus. It was a new experience for her; I was filled with anxiety and all day long I watched the clock ,waiting for her return. I still recall waiting for her at the end of our drive way and the minute I spotted the school bus made my way to the bus stop, she spotted me and ran towards me, we hugged and I took her school bag from her hand despite all her protests and we walked happily the short distance home.

Birthdays were special too, I would think of ways to celebrate and surprise her. Sometimes a nice breakfast waiting for her when she wakes up, a surprise birthday cake and than the birthday party ..... I wish I could freeze the picture of the smile on her face in my mind forever.

She is always smiling no matter whatever the situation or circumstance, you always still see the smile on her face. At times I would reprimand her saying, "what are you smiling for?" or "Will you just stop smiling!" but, that's the nature of this wonderful girl. You can always expect to see her smiling face. Oh how I miss her. This wonderful cheerful little girl. Always my little girl.