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Mon beau-père, ce héros

A bittersweet final chapter from our trip to Brittany—where a rogue mussel, a warm family lunch, and a hospital visit intertwine. This piece reflects on changing roles, quiet heroism, and the passage of time, with humour, tenderness, and a toast to a man who may be fading, but remains the man.

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Lourdes 2025

There are places where the air feels different — where time slows and grace moves quietly among the crowds. Lourdes is one of those places. This is the story of my pilgrimage there with my son Killian, and the moment that changed us both — a quiet encounter, a listening heart, and a whisper from God.

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