SUNDAY SERMON

Quoted from a book I am reading : 'Repacking Your Bags - Lighten Your Load for the Rest of Your Life' co-authored by Richard Leider & David Shapiro. I highly recommend it.

" .... For many people, the clearest example of life-time journeys in their lives are the relationships they have with their children. Despite the many ups and downs associated with parenting, more people with kids managed to maintain a life-long connection with their kids. This, however, does not necessarily mean they are carrying on what we would consider a grand dialogue. Mere proximity, without an abiding connection, is not enough. Very often, the only life-time journey a person experiences is the unconditional affection they feel towards a pet. In which case, it will not be for their life-time the journey lasts, but only as long as Fluffy or Mittens or Rex is around .... "

I like to share this because all of us wear the 'kids' hat, as long as one or both our parents are still alive. Most of us also wear the 'parents' hat, and most if not all of us (except perhaps Cecilia & Sonny) must struggle with this honor, at one time or another.

Whichever role you play, remember this : mere proximity, without dialogue, do not add up!