Fr. Danny left for Rome last Friday, November 7. He was already on his way to the airport when I texted him around 6pm. Last November 4, we had dinner with him at the residence of Jope and Cathy Guevarra in FEU Village, Antipolo. Present were Eva Galvey (my spiritual directress), Rev. Jayvee (my deacon), Rean, Millette, and Vann.
I remember having read in one of the books of Henry Nouwen his (Nouwen's) thoughts on leaving and having to say goodbye. (I am not so fond of writing down exact quotes and from which books I read them. But I'm sure this one's from Henry Nouwen) He said something like people leave us whether we like it or not. But when they leave, we are sending them on a mission. When they leave, they bring with them the love they have experienced with us. And their mission is to share that love with the people they will encounter wherever they go. We are confident that Fr. Danny will bring with him not only memories but the love he experienced from the friends he left behind.
Adios padre. Que Dios te bendiga!
