Dancin

It has been awhile since I have had a chance to offer my thoughts. I'm trying to decide the dance steps I've been doing. It hasn't been every step all at once, but a pretty consistent stream of tunes coming at me.

The season of Lent is here. Always a time that I look forward to and work to lean even more into God's word and God's whispers to me. I am looking forward to a dedicated time to be on my knees and quiet. Our Lenten devotion book is great! We did one two years ago and received about 15 devotions - this year we had 37! Is it that we are stronger in our faith, or is it that we are simply more comfortable in sharing our faith, or is it that we trust each other with our hearts just a bit more? Whatever the answer...Praise the Lord!

I am on call chaplain for the hospital today and had a call mid-day that a woman had had a miscarriage of a 17 week old pregnancy. She wanted someone to come and pray over the child and to talk with her. I have only done this one other time and find the images too difficult to set aside. We are truly amazing creations! This little 7 inch body was all there and amazingly formed. Mom and Dad were dealing as best they could and have the same questions that we all would. Why would God allow this to happen?

We talked awhile about how God creates life, God does not take life away. It is our humanity that created disease, viruses, and whatever mysteries it is that cause birth defects. This little one was God's good creation and its death to be mourned. So please keep them in your prayers. (And know that your afghans are being used.)

Next is the WOmen's Retreat and I'm looking forward to a great weekend. Good food, good fun, and sharing in a sisterhood that is wonderful.
Share your light in a world that is in need now more than ever.