On The Lighter Side...

Finally, an explanation of why there were no dinosaurs on the ark! (I thought this might be amusing in light of our study and evolution and faith the last few months...)

Thoughts From Sandi Nesbit

Sandi Nesbit recently responded to an email I sent out to the congregation a week or so ago. Sandi was the pastor of this congregation in the mid-nineties, and still has a farm in the area, though she now lives in Chicago. Her husband Bob passed away last year...below are her thoughts, reminders of our inner strength for those of us who have lost friends recently in our family and in this congregation.

I loved being married to Bob. I miss the intimacy, the sharing, the companionship. Ours was not always an easy relationship, though in many ways it was that too, but it was absolutely committed. I learned that I like living life with another in that way. I learned that I can be a pain in the posterior and need forgiveness. I learned that I can forgive. I learned that the decision to be true to the commitment is the key. I learned that being known, so totally known, is not frightening but one of the most secure and loving feelings one can feel. I learned that, even if my mate has a terrible problem, I can and will hang in there. I learned that I am loveable. I learned, most of all, that in spite of whatever difficulties may arise, it's worth it as long as both of us are trying with all we have and are.


Pax,

Sandi