He arrived here on Thursday, late in the afternoon. I picked him up form the airport and made dinner for him. Afterwards (after a bit of a rest), we went straight to the tennis club and played tennis until late in the evening. Hitting the ball with him reminded me of days gone by; a time when we used to get together regularly and hit the ball.
On Friday I went to work as usual, but immediately after work Ted and I met up and hit the ball some more.
We played tennis on Saturday and today too, but in addition to playing tennis, I think one of the highlights of the weekend was going for a walk with him early afternoon. We went from my place down to Saskatchewan Crescent and then headed towards the Broadway St. bridge, before turning south, stopping at one of my favourite coffee places in the city, Museo. The picture below was taken there.
This morning we also went to church together, St. Mary's.
I'm extremely grateful for Ted. I feel privileged. While here, we spent a lot of time together, but in addition to all the activities - tennis, going for walks, meals - we also had some meaningful conversations. He's trying to sell his house. He travels all over western Canada and the US for work. His kids are growing up. My work as a Spiritual Care provider. My house. To finish my basement suite or not. Culture(s). Faith. Parents. Marriage. These are all themes we touched on, to greater and lesser extents.
Lord God, bless Ted and his family, according to your mercy and lovingkindness. Amen.
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