My friend, Mary Beth, is moving to Muenster in Germany this week. Another friend, Vicki, hosted an open house for folks to come and say farewell. We dropped by for a few minutes, as we had other commitments this evening. The time was short, but we caught up and got contact information for Mary Beth.
Vicki is Executive Director of the Theresian World Ministry http://theresians.org/ They are an international, non-profit, organization of women of faith, who meet in small affirming Christian communities.
Mary Beth is a member of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis. She was elected to a 6 year term to the general council which governs all Franciscan Hospital Sisters worldwide.
Each in their own way are pioneers. First explorers and pathfinders for others.
Karen and I used to meet with Mary Beth and several others once a month for several years in a small faith group. We shared our joys and sorrows, accomplishments and frustrations, and we supported each other in prayer and presence - just being there. In my conversation with Mary Beth tonight, we both expressed sorrow over how our group had declined then disbanded. The support is still there in my heart for each in the group. we just don’t get together anymore.
We each change as time and events shape us. I would say each of us is a pioneer of our own life.
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