He Asked Me a Question I Couldn't Answer. I'm Still Thinking About It.

For three years, Arthur Walsh called me every Sunday evening. Small talk. The weather. The parish. How is everyone. He never once asked how he was. Last Sunday he finally asked what he had been calling about. He said: "Does it count as connection — if the other person doesn't know they're connected to you?" His wife has Alzheimer's. She doesn't know his name. He visits every day. Sit with me. — Father Thomas ▸ FOR YOU Arthur asked me a question I couldn't answer cleanly. Does it count as connection — if the other person doesn't know they're connected to you? I've been thinking about it all week. If you have an answer — or a story — I'd be glad to hear it. I read every one. ───────────────────────── ABOUT FATHER THOMAS Father Thomas is a fictional narrator. The stories told on this channel are drawn from universal human experiences — and are not specific to any real person, living or deceased. Names and details have been changed. This channel uses AI-assisted narration and visuals. Arthur calls next Sunday. I'll tell you how he is. — What I Carry ───────────────────────── #WhatICarry #FatherThomas #Alzheimers #Caregiving #UnconditionalLove #FaithStories #Dementia #SpiritualStorytelling #CatholicPriest #Love #MarriageAndLove #Caregivers #LoveNeverFails