There is something very special about a church secretary/office manger. For nearly 15 years Unity's Bess Enright blessed my life and ministry in so many ways. This is a tribute to all the people who serve churches, temples and other non-prophets with energy, imagination and love!
First the thank you:
Thank you for all the times you saved the pastor/bishop/director's ass from just being stupid to needing a barrier behind which they can recover. Thank you for listening and listening and listening. Thank you for thoughtful advise even when we don't take it! Thank for tolerance of living an interrupted life of phone calls, unexpected visitors and the run to buy supplies of which someone else used the last one. Thank you for sharing laughter, tears and dreams that everything we do has a purpose. Thank you for being you!
Several years ago we took a vacation to Florida where the weather turned cold. I wrote this poem out of that experience and dedicate it to Bess.
Cold Exit
It was so inviting the glistening blue water
But the air was so cold.
Entering the warm embrace was easy.
Leaving was hard.
How long can we stay in the water
afraid of to be cold?
The couple says find shelter here
behind this wall in the sun.
Warm sun, cold windbreak.
Who stands shivering in the cold
and needs a gentle guide to shelter?
Come child of the warm water find shelter with us.
Take time to notice those who provide shelter from the cold and give thanks. Amen. Have a blessed day, Linda
She is indeed a warm individual! A fitting tribute.
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Thank, Karen. My first post. A little writing for my retirement. What are you doing? Blessings, Linda
DeleteMostly watching tennis this week! Still trying to sort out health issues. Good news - heart is fine. Gall bladder scan next week. How about you - did you have a stress test? (You can reply private email)
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