Door County

I hope I've successfully uploaded pictures from our trip to Door County last week. Thanks again to our hostess Jill. For those that didn't make it this year - (Cindy and Maiko that means you!) We're looking forward to next year's annual trip.

As for the rest of you absent bloggers - Cindy, Jill, Vickie - let's hear from you too! And if you haven't added lately, update us! 'cuz I still feel like I'm talking to myself.

hugs and prayers
Brenda

Door County

I hope I've successfully uploaded pictures from our trip to Door County last week. Thanks again to our hostess Jill. For those that didn't make it this year - (Cindy and Maiko that means you!) We're looking forward to next year's annual trip.

As for the rest of you absent bloggers - Cindy, Jill, Vickie - let's hear from you too! And if you haven't added lately, update us! 'cuz I still feel like I'm talking to myself.

hugs and prayers
Brenda

answered prayer

Hi!

Great news! The angiogram came out very well - measurements were all in normal ranges which rules out pulmonary hypertension. This is a very very good thing! Still have a few other things to look at but nothing as concerning. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Did you notice our friend Will Abbott has found us and made a comment? Good to hear from you Will - hope all is well with you.

B

prayer request

Hello friends . . . is anybody out there? This is a great way for us to stay in touch with one another -- please take a moment to send a post let us know what's going on in your life and keep this circle going.

Anyway . . . to let you know what's going on with me I'd like to ask for your prayers. I have a new health challenge (okay, just when is enough enough?) I have recently been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and am scheduled for a angiogram on Friday. They say it's fairly routine and they don't expect to find any surprises the purpose of this angiogram is to take base line measurements of the pressures in the lungs and heart so that they can titrate the medication properly and so they can follow the progression of the disease. In simple terms the right ventricle of my heart is enlarged and is not pumping oxygen into the lungs as well as it should.

I'm planning to see most of you next week at Jill's lake house for our R&R with the girls as we celebrate Candy's upcoming wedding - so I'm focusing on smooth sailing Friday and heading right to our time together next week.

I spoke with Nancy Twichell yesterday and she sends her best to everyone.

hugs and prayers to all,
Brenda

Hi Everyone

OK - it took me awhile to remember how to do a post here, but I think I've finally got it! Hope everyone is doing well, and thanks to Brenda for getting this going again. The summer has been busy, and has passed quickly -- right now I'm wondering how it was that I had time for school! I am presently still working in nursing, but will be looking for a job in a more ministry-related setting this fall, after the next big event in my life -- my wedding on October 28th. I am looking forward to taking on the role of a pastor's wife and seeking out new areas of ministry. My older son Brad is director of youth ministries at our home town church in Middlebury, and my younger son Ben and his wife are both working and attending school. Brad's fiancee Brittney is leaving in August to spend a year in China teaching English, so they have postponed their wedding til next year. My mom has moved into a senior living community in Middlebury, and is doing very well (for those of you who might not know, my dad passed away unexpectedly in November). Everyone is healthy, and I feel very blessed. Byron's church in Hammond is working at starting some new ministries for children as well as a new Hispanic ministry. Looking forward to catching up with everyone here on the blog!

Blessings,
Candy

Hi all!

I've heard from Denita and Candy and hope to see a entry from them soon! All is well with me. I rarely get to preach (but I do get to do funerals) and I had the opportunity to do pulpit supply last Sunday and I'll preach again this Sunday for the evening Vesper service at The Moorings where I did my first field ed, I'm looking forward to it. I do get there fairly often in my role as hospice chaplain but not usually in the independent living area.

Most of you know I had shoulder surgery in May - my physical therapist says I now have ful range of motion back! Now it's just a matter of strengthening exercises. I'll be happy when I won't have PT 3 times a week anymore! I'm not sure how soon that will be, not soon enough for me!

Last week Dave & Missy were in New Hampshire on the church Mission Trip, they came back exhausted and exilarated at the same time!

Looking forward to hearing from you all soon!

Hello, All! Thanks, Brenda, for kick starting the blog again. I am doing very well. Ministry is going very well at both churches, with some growth and some conflict, both necessary parts of ministry. We are really enjoying living in northern Michigan(lower peninsula). I've been bike riding the 2-tracks in the area for exercise and also going fishing every other Friday. I see Bill Chu at least every other month, as he is in my BOOM Commissioning mentoring group and we drive 100 miles each way together to get there. He and Julie have been good sounding boards for me. I meet monthly with 2 other pastors in a Lectionary group and that has been helpful and supportive. Paula begins working 4 days/week in August, rather than 5+, which will be a big blessing.
The summer has been outstanding here, but not much rain. What are other people doing for continuing education and for Sabbath time?
In Christ,
Tim

Hi from Holly

Hey - I just noticed in comments under Denita's ordination that Holly found our blog and said "Hi" (ok apparently so did some less desireable folks - we'll just ignore them)

Holly if you check back - hi to you too!

Shall we try again?

Hi folks!

It's been a looong while! Shall we try again to stay in touch via the blog? What's new with everyone? It was great to see some of you at graduation time. Wish I could have stayed longer. Things are great with hospice, it's sacred space and just exactly where God wants me to be. I meet with Ruth Duck next week Friday to go over my final revisions on my ordination paper and hopefully things will start moving again. I have come to realize that I really am a deadline kind of person. At GETS when something was due it was due. Out in the real world when they let me move at my own pace there is always a reason to procrastinate. Wish me luck in finishing my revisions for next week! Hopefully we can get together to celebrate my ordination before year end!

Hoping to hear from you all soon!

hugs and prayers,
Brenda

Denita's ordination

Maiko and I went to Denita's ordination on Saturday and had a wonderful time! It was a powerful service! God is good all the time God is good!

Brenda