When I was doing my chaplaincy training at the VA Hospital, I was responsible for noon-time worship once a week. I was free to use the 15 minute pulpit in any way I desired. So, once a week I would dutifully set up the chapel to my liking, having created a 15 minute devotion. Precisely at noon I would begin. For the most part the chapel was completely empty. But there was a video camera on the wall opposite that broadcast from the chapel to all the televisions in the hospital. I never knew who was listening. Sometimes someone would walk past the chapel door and look in, seemingly wondering why I was talking to no one in particular. No one ever commented on them to me. And I still remember the slight imbalance I felt Wednesdays from noon till 12:15.
Starting this blog feels a little like that. Launching my thoughts into the blog-o-sphere, not knowing where it will land. At least this time I can ask for your responses!
Patti…
I just finished reading through your entire website, and I wanted to let you know that your thoughts have landed, and I have personally received them with an open heart. I found your whole site and all of your writings to be beautiful, moving and truly inspiring. I felt happiness and sadness, I laughed and cried but most of all I felt joy and warmth. I thank you for your beautiful words. What a delightful website to find in the strange sea of the internet! Congratulations on your wonderful creation.
Sincerely,
Anen
Patti, what a heartfelt, vulnerable, informative, and moving site! You do transmit yourself into the spaces and unknown. And you are being received! I feel privileged to connect with you in space as well as in the halls of ISC.
Anen captures your message with her beautiful words above.
YES! to you, to life, to love!
I can’t believe this blog has been up for over a year and I just discovered it. You are a gifted writer and a wonderful preacher. Thanks for making this available to those of us who miss hearing your sermons on a regular basis!