If you can, go out there and meet him -- and talk! Say, "Hi!" Smile... and talk like a friend.
Nothing is more wonderful than a little chat which has only happy positive things to say and there is no matters discussed which will hurt anyone. If you can't go there then have a telephonic chat. Persist with a positive mind. Have no fears about what the outcome will be... just do it!
Sometimes a little positive chat does break the ice! That first little step can do the difference for both...
Of course you must have tried it 1000s times before. But in doing this one now, think of all these prayers and the added strengths it can give you.
God Bless both!
HTH!