“Truly, we have received much, so many graces, so many blessings, and we rejoice in this. It will do us good to think back on our lives with the grace of remembrance. Remembrance of when we were first called, remembrance of the road travelled, remembrance of graces received… and, above all, remembrance of our encounter with Jesus Christ so often along the way. Remembrance of the amazement which our encounter with Jesus Christ awakens in our hearts. To seek the grace of remembrance so as to grow in the spirit of gratitude. Perhaps we need to ask ourselves: are we good at counting our blessings?”
Andrews of Charlottetown community is hosting a series of talks on Dementia. We, the sisters and residents, are fortunate to join the staff and public. The first in a four-part series was presented by Dr. Tim Stultz, provincial Gerontologist, who gave an overview of what dementia is and the different types of dementia. The following week we had Sarah MacDonald, RN, who spoke on how to communicate and respond to people with dementia. The following two presentations are on Dementia from a pharmacological approach, and the Alzheimer Society of PEI will present the demographics of dementia in Canada and PEI. The Alzheimer Society also offers support to PEI residents in need. “Have you forgotten your keys lately?” No need to worry – that’s just a passing fad!
This Saturday, Oct. 17th is the reunion at St. Mary of the Visitation in Rhode Island. So far 150 people have signed up – the largest number ever! It will take place at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick at noon.
Visitation Moments: This week I had wonderful Visitation Moments during a visit to St. Columba. Had a delightful lunch and sharing with Sister Rose who I was visiting; Sister Barbara Costello who was visiting Sisters Joan Curtin and Anna Romano who went out of her way to provide the lunch. With what ease do we come together! My second Visitation Moment was when two little boys across the street helped me catch my mischievous cat, Shadow (Houdina) when she got out of the house. They retorted: we’ll help you get her and they did. Cathy Crowley, CND
