Joanne and I are both blessed to be part of a women's spirituality group at our church, First Congregational of Bellingham. We call ourselves "Women At the Well". Monthly we drink from the well of love, connection and support.
Last evening our group came together prior to a Lenten service and created for us a blessing ritual for traveling mercies, incorporating prayer, song, water, rocks, and words for the journey. I am a strong believer in the power of ritual - I usually create and facilitate them for others. It was very moving to be on the receiving end - I'm working on this "receiving graciously" thing.
Thank you to Cheryl, Terri, Sharry, Krista, Mary, Sharon, Lisa, Marla and Stevie. Margie - thank you for your word - you were there in spirit.
A huge thank you to two other angels in our lives. Eugenia and Larry own a cleaning business "Angels At Work". Yesterday they both spent 3 hours cleaning our home as a gift. The house is ready for our house-sitter and we have some free time to squeeze in a trip to the Tulip Festival in Skagit County before we leave.
PS. To those of you who told me you wanted to leave comments but didn't want to hassle with a Google account, just check "anonymous" after your comment and put your name in the body of your post. Easy.
8 comments:
I'm glad to hear about your healing journey. Please take with you much, much love from Nick and I. We love you both and our lives have been profoundly impacted by both of you. We'll be thinking of you.
Oh cripes, I was logged in through my work account apparently. The "WAOL" is really Monique. much love.
May you both have an unbelievably incredible experience, filled with the amazing, the fantastical, the unexpected and the life altering. Never underestimate the power of that which we don't understand. Prayers from the depth of my soul to the depths of yours. Nancy Kennell
Joanne, I was unaware that you were going through Chemo again.:o(
So hoping that this trip to Brazil brings you peace and healing.
Cousin Jackie
I am following your journey with prayers and love. Donna Grubbs
Thinking of you today as you make your trip down~ will be sending love and light over the next weeks~ big hugs from Nat and Mara
Thinking of you both as you travel today. Looking forward to your first-hand accounts of this journey... Blessings! Therese
This afternoon the sun shines warmly here after snow fell again this morning. This afternoon's yoga in a sunpatch circle of yellow was followed with prayers of healing and peace for you both. Sending you love.
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