Hard to say good-bye

This weekend has been emotionally tough as we found out our wonderful Pastor is taking some time off and will not be returning to our Parish.  He is so special to our family as he has Baptised my two youngest children, gave the Sacrament of Reconcilation and First Holy Communion to my 2nd, has been an incredible role model and teacher to my eldest, and a spiritual counselor to my husband.  He has dedicated himself to our Parish for 7 years and has made so many positive improvements to both the physical Parish as well as it's parishioners.  My daily rosary is dedicated to his healing as I ask God to guide, bless, and protect him always.  He will be missed but never forgotten.