Thanks for this timely reflection, Angela. I was reminded last night to stop and simply be. A good friend of ours called and asked if we wanted to go on a sunset cruise. We took his boat out on Dog River and enjoyed wine and snacks as we watched the sun set. My wonder was when two Canada Geese flew overhead honking. When Dad was living in Assisted Living, he would look out at the mill pond and see my mom’s geese floating, flying, and snoozing. They always made him smile (and us too when we were there with him). In July it will have been two years since he passed through the veil. The geese flying overhead may have brought tears to my eyes but they also brought a smile as I remembered my folks. Embracing those moments is so important… even more so these days.
What a beautiful picture of the Shoveler. Such a wonderful invitation to slow down and simply be.
Thank you, Angela, for your words and ministry. If you find yourself in or around Wilmington, NC, you have a fellow ELCA pastor who will treat you to coffee.
Thanks Jonathan! Spent a good deal of time in NC but never in Wilmington!
your synod is one of my favorites. I loved putting together an event in Durham for Red State Christians and then again out at L-R. Maybe we can put something together again sometime soon!
Such a nice thoughtful essay. I thought of you and your book last week when WBUR’s “On Point” had a series on young men’s challenges. I suppose the planning for that series took place well in advance but it would have been nice for your work to get noted there. Maybe it still will in a f/u episode down the line.
Nice photo of the male Shoveler. I see them every spring as they are passing through. Always keep your eyes out for migrating waterfowl this time of year. Lots to see but often only for a short while.
Thanks for this timely reflection, Angela. I was reminded last night to stop and simply be. A good friend of ours called and asked if we wanted to go on a sunset cruise. We took his boat out on Dog River and enjoyed wine and snacks as we watched the sun set. My wonder was when two Canada Geese flew overhead honking. When Dad was living in Assisted Living, he would look out at the mill pond and see my mom’s geese floating, flying, and snoozing. They always made him smile (and us too when we were there with him). In July it will have been two years since he passed through the veil. The geese flying overhead may have brought tears to my eyes but they also brought a smile as I remembered my folks. Embracing those moments is so important… even more so these days.
What a beautiful picture of the Shoveler. Such a wonderful invitation to slow down and simply be.
Thank you, Angela, for your words and ministry. If you find yourself in or around Wilmington, NC, you have a fellow ELCA pastor who will treat you to coffee.
Thanks Jonathan! Spent a good deal of time in NC but never in Wilmington!
your synod is one of my favorites. I loved putting together an event in Durham for Red State Christians and then again out at L-R. Maybe we can put something together again sometime soon!
Such a nice thoughtful essay. I thought of you and your book last week when WBUR’s “On Point” had a series on young men’s challenges. I suppose the planning for that series took place well in advance but it would have been nice for your work to get noted there. Maybe it still will in a f/u episode down the line.
Nice photo of the male Shoveler. I see them every spring as they are passing through. Always keep your eyes out for migrating waterfowl this time of year. Lots to see but often only for a short while.