We think of you

It's so great here and we have been so moved by the stories and jokes
and songs and tears and hugs and exegesis and fellowship of each
other. And as we worship and learn and play together we think of
those we know who are not here and those we don't know who are not
here. For those who read this from far away, you are in our thoughts
and prayers and for those of you who comment, your words have brought
us much comfort.

We've given a lot of thought to what we need for ourselves and for
each other and what we can do with each other as we go through this
process (or think about going through this process). Certainly for
me, there is a sense that I go forward in ordination not a lone
Christian soldier (we've just had a great hour-long or more hymn-
fest), but rather I go forward part of a community and in communion
with sisters and brothers and siblings of love and joy and support.

There was a really insightful exegesis lesson last night in Bible
study and one of the most moving Communion services this morning.

Life is good.

Be well wherever you are and know we are with you as you are with us.