Big Breed

Well its been a bit longer than normal since my last post but with Ginni gone its been a tad busier for me than normal. She is due back today so I'm taken a moment to blog.

Every Sunday, after the last service in Cargill Creek we stop in Man O' War Sound and bring communion to Anna. Anna is a 94 year old Bahamian woman who had been a leader in this community. Over the years folks moved away from Man O' War Sound and eventually St. Joseph's church was merged with Christ the King in Cargill Creek, where we do the 11 AM liturgy.

Over the years Anna has lost her sight and now lives with her son's family. Stopping to see here is a treat in that she is full of stories about the Church, people in the community, and her family. She is also a faithful Catholic and will tell you over and over that she's been Catholic all her life and never worshipped anywhere else than the Catholic Church.

Well its been about 2 months now that we've been visiting with her on Sunday afternoon. Usually I sit next to her on the sofa and the rest of the family gathers round to watch. The also hear the gospel and a short reflection that I do prior to giving her communion. This past week however, Anna and I were laughing about something and she leaned forward and put her arms around my waist and gave me a hug. This was the first time she had ever done anything like that and it was the first time, as a blind woman, that she realized I am a bit 'portly'.

It was then that she said "Oh Faddah, you be a big man - yes you come from big breed Faddah". Well I just about fell over laughing at that one. I come from Big Breed. My father will love it!

Speaking of my father, I just heard from him that my mother and father will be visiting in March. Continental has a flight from Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday mornings and they have booked a flight for March 21 and will stay with us for a few days, experiencing life on Andros. Arriving on Saturday they'll experience the 3 liturgies we do and a few CCD classes as well, it should be an interesting visit for them - they might even get to meet Anna!