And very tired. Conference was very good in so many ways – in connections with people; in inspirational speaking; in challenging stories; in new ideas for old programs. Oh, yeah, and the food was terrific. My sister was there and I love being with her. She amazes me with her energy and passion for the [...]
Entries from April 2009
April 16, 2009
Memories
I decided to have Shredded Wheat this morning – not the preformed sort of sweetened little squares that are called Shreddies – but the bite sized shredded wheat. As I poured boiling water over them and then drained the excess water away, the aroma reminded me so much of my dad. He used to get [...]
April 12, 2009
Easter
Christ passed through death and came out the victor. That is one of the realities of my faith that I have been thinking about today. He did this to redeem all the broken parts of our lives and of the whole creation. We have reason to celebrate. The day has been full of such a [...]
April 9, 2009
The tension of living with longings
I have a deep longing that sends me searching for the presence of God and there are many days when I would love to be a hermit or something with nothing but time to seek God’s presence. But, down deep I don’t think that is exactly what God wants most for me. I know that [...]
April 7, 2009
Seven Stanzas At Easter
In preparation for a class which I am taking this summer, The Theology of Caring and Health, I have been reading a book by Kenneth Bakken; The Journey In To God; Healing and Christian Faith. At the end of the first chapter he quotes a marvelous poem by John Updike. It seems right for this [...]
April 6, 2009
For Spring
Just a bit of a new look. The geese are back. The river ice is beginning to look mushy. Sunrise service is planned on the riverbank by our house. It is suposed to be +8 tomorrow and if it actually is, we will be able to have it without shoveling snow.
April 3, 2009
O’Donohue – from Eternal Echoes
Eternal Echoes: Celtic Reflections on our Yearning to Belong Encouragement also helps you to engage and trust your own possibility and potential. Sometimes you are unable to see the special gift that you bring to the world. No gift is ever given for your private use. To follow your gift is a calling to a [...]
April 1, 2009
This does seem a little silly
- to be helping Leo set up his new computer. He just bought himself a Toshiba Satellite. Nice. Just finished installing the XP downgrade. Installing Firefox right now. Then a free antivirus. Then we’ll put works in. I’ve installed open office on mine but we had too many problems with existing files from work that [...]
April 1, 2009
Some Crying Going On
Little kids stumbling around in a daze. Staggering. Some crying because they are here. Some crying because they do not want to go home. It’s another sedation morning. Mostly went fine except for the kid who had not come for a year. His work is so extensive now that he has to have it done [...]
