Thank you for sharing your story. I feel closer to you, Bro. Martin, and the abbey (including others I know and knew there) when I read that you got your signed memoir that you gave him returned to you. I also am reminded of the inadequacy of my acceptance of some of my father's final words before he passed. Plus, I have on my nightstand a memorial card of one of the monks, who passed away in 1997 and who is one of the two people in my life that I feel most loved by and with whom I continue to pray in contemplative silence in a way that I began with him and some others at the abbey. Take care.
Why do most beautiful things have a side of sadness with them? Part of our ephemeral existence I guess. Thank you for sharing this, a new facet of something you've shared before, and something eternal in your heart. We should all have our Brother Martin, but not many find one.
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve moved a lot in my adult life sometimes to beautiful places where I felt comfortable and peaceful. But “home” is where I am with my husband even when we are not in the same physical space.💕
When I put something personal out there, I always wonder if it will resonate for anyone. Thank you for your note. I’m so glad the piece was meaningful for you.
Thank you for sharing your story. I feel closer to you, Bro. Martin, and the abbey (including others I know and knew there) when I read that you got your signed memoir that you gave him returned to you. I also am reminded of the inadequacy of my acceptance of some of my father's final words before he passed. Plus, I have on my nightstand a memorial card of one of the monks, who passed away in 1997 and who is one of the two people in my life that I feel most loved by and with whom I continue to pray in contemplative silence in a way that I began with him and some others at the abbey. Take care.
I agree, a person can indeed be "home".
❤️🩹😭
Why do most beautiful things have a side of sadness with them? Part of our ephemeral existence I guess. Thank you for sharing this, a new facet of something you've shared before, and something eternal in your heart. We should all have our Brother Martin, but not many find one.
❤️
Tricia
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve moved a lot in my adult life sometimes to beautiful places where I felt comfortable and peaceful. But “home” is where I am with my husband even when we are not in the same physical space.💕
So blessed to know you two.
A beautiful story of a beautiful relationship.
This holds meaning for me today. My heart is a bit of a mess while I sort through many things from the past year. Thank you!
When I put something personal out there, I always wonder if it will resonate for anyone. Thank you for your note. I’m so glad the piece was meaningful for you.