Messages of Support on ALC

On Sunday I rode what will be my last major training ride of the season, 101 miles. We left at 6:30am and I didn't return until nearly 6:30pm. A long time on a bike. But it was an amazing day, and I met more beautiful people that will be on THE Ride, June 1-7.

Anyone can send electronic messages of support via the AIDS/LifeCycle website that I'll be able to check every day at camp. I'm rider #3121. http://experience.aidslifecycle.org/2008/support/

Thank you for all your support.

Brother Sean on Mother's Day

I STILL MISS MY MOM

I went to church on Mother's day this year thinking of Mom and all the times at church at Sacred Heart or St. Benedict's. I was remembering one time at Sacred Heart when Mom seemed to spend the whole mass sad and crying, perhaps thinking of her own Mom or someone who had died. I thought of happy times and sad time, but I most often thought of how much I still miss my Mom. I spent the whole day at the gym watching basketball games and at halftime of each game players were given a rose to give to their moms. How I wish I could still buy roses or alma rocca or see’s candies for Mom.

Outside the gym was a Mothers Day concert and reception. Lots of little old ladies some walking with a cane that reminded me of Mom. I smiled opened doors, said Happy Mothers Day,to countlest Moms and Grandmothers, but the more I thought about it the more it made me think of how much I still miss my Mom. I spent the evening trying to avoid thinking about it, I went shopping, watched TV and had dinner by myself. Then as I went to bed that night I couldn’t help but see the pictures, my shrine of Mom, happy, vibrant, smiling, loving, warm. I felt her hugs, her hands, her faith and her unconditional love. I was able to sleep well that night. The next day I saw pictures of Kevin’s 50th birthday party, how proud she would have been of all of us getting together sharing and caring. Looking at Altie as a dad, watching the bright blue eyes of Elijah, and anticipating the excitement of the summer and Rick and Gia's fall wedding. How can I honor her, How can I help take what she has given me, How can I help the legacy?

My thought and prayers are with all of you this day and always.

May God Bless You, Keep You Safe and Hold You In The Palm Of His Hand. I think of all of you often, you help to comfort me when times are sad, life goes on, but you must know I still miss my Mom.

Love,

Sean