May 22, 2013, 10:30 am
Today I visited with Father Brennan for about 30 minutes. I found him dozing in the Common Room. One of the nurses was kind enough to roll him into the dining room where is was quieter. I asked him how he was doing and he replied, "Not too bad".
This was without question a "good" visit...not that they all aren't. He was more alert than I have seen him in some time...certainly since my visit last Wednesday.
After he expressed some initial concern about the large clock in the dining room...he does seem preoccupied with the time...we had a wonderful visit. We covered a variety of topics and he initiated more of the conversation than in any of my previous visits.
He did express hope he would be able to return to his own apartment again. We discussed that for a bit and he agreed he needed to get his strength back before that could be considered. It was apparent he was talking about his apartment in San Francisco. He thought about that for a minute and remembered he had given up the apartment. He concluded he was better off where he was at the moment.
What I saw today was Father Brennan on an exceptional day of focused conversation which I did not have to keep going, with just a bit of uncertainty about things.
I encourage those of you who have not yet taken the time to visit Father Brennan to do so...you will leave blessed by having been in his presence.
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