A newspaper in Oregon has done a feature on our faithful friend and guest blogger, Father Eric. He has given me permission to share the link with you. It includes a wonderful photo of Eric’s family and some of his friends.
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“…love your neighbor as your self.”
What a grace-filled space you live in Fr. Eric.
Angela,
Grace-filled, yes, but nonetheless very challenging for Eric, his family and all those who care for him.
Paul
Great article. Full of the compassion, wisdom, and wit you’ve shared with us here, Eric!
Regina,
I agree… compassion, wisdom and wit. Quite a combination, eh?
Paul
Wow, your posts suddenly take on a completely different light, Eric.
Thank you for being such an inspiring person
Thank you for sharing this link.
Fr. Eric, now when I read your reflections, I will be able to place an image with the posts.
My neighbor is a nurse. He works in a home with people that have ALS.
There is only one house in our city. This place is a Godsend.
It was great to read this and to get to know you a bit more Eric. I really loved seeing the photo too. Blessings on your journey, you really do inspire. Thank you.
Fran,
Yes, Eric does inspire and not in a cheap and sentimental way like a cheesy cable channel movie. This is the real thing.
Paul
It was nice to see the photo, not only of Eric, but of those he speaks of with such love. Reading the article made me think of this bit from Alfred Delp SJ, bound and in prison he wondered how it was possible to live life abundantly. His answer? “The love of God, and the patient loving hands of those whose lives have not been afflicted…will help us.”
I’m glad there is both God and patient loving hands in Eric’s life — and for all that he shares with us.
Michelle,
There are times I feel “bound and imprisoned” by my life circumstances. Your post is the most beautiful thing I have encountered today. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Angela
Michelle,
I second every word Angela wrote to you.
Paul
Fr. Eric,
I am deeply touched by the inspirations you have shared here. This Share the Care Group could be the best help for caregivers. In our society, most children grow up and move away. When parents become old and need help, they often have no family members nearby. As a result, they are forced to either ‘get through it with great difficulty’ or reach out to friends in the community. I often ponder on how much we are interdependent of one another.