It was in January 2023 that I knew Fr.Callistus at FCC (Franciscan Chapel Center) had passed away last month. I was in the depths of sadness.
One day, I walked to Ballon in Nakameguro. It is a small vegan cafe that provides vegan food like falafel sandwiches, vegan soft serve ice cream, and more.
This cafe has a very smooth organic coffee served with a nice cup. Taking a seat, I felt calm at the mild taste and foam. It's my cup of "coffee".
I realized they were playing Christmas songs in the store in spite of late January.
Since I lost my biological father in mid-December, I couldn't even feel the Christmas vibes everywhere in the city. But I could feel comforting Christmas through the quiet Christmas music played at the small place in January. I think Fr.Callistus went to Heaven at Christmas time.
God, thanks for giving me a time to be with Fr.Callistus here. － This became my Christmas.
I didn't imagine that a falafel sandwich made of only vegetables would be this delicious! Not only healthy but also tasty...
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I showed up at Ballon later again in February. It's just the time when I'd been thinking about quitting my job.
I tried a vegan soft serve & a vegan banana muffin. Delicious, Healthy, Environmentally Friendly. Each has a gentle taste as well as a repeated organic coffee. Luckily, you can ask for soy milk if you want.
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Time has passed. Today is October 1st, 2023. My business at the present company is within this year. I went through the toughest time. I should use my paid holidays to take care of myself, so just a little more patience at work.
I sometimes think about my spiritual father & biological father. At times like that, I always pray,
"May both fathers' souls be happy and in peace forever..."
Dedicated to both fathers who ascended to Heaven in December 2022.
