Shifting Gears

Sharing with small groups, standing in front of large groups, planning events, and beginning final preparations are all a part of the work going on this month. I have 7 weeks left before I begin the next segment of this journey which will be moving to Pennsylvania for 2 and 1/2 months. Time is flying by and I'm struck with excitement, anticipation, and the realization that goodbyes are already commencing. August will be a busy time of support raising with lots of fun events to tell about. Stay tuned in!

Summer's a-Buzzing

Summer is flying by. So far since my last post the routine has been letters, letters, planning, and letters. Fun times are in the works for fundraising. This week I attended a retreat called OASIS. I built relationships with people, sat through amazing sessions, learned more about the Czech Republic, and improved my skills in Dutch Blitz (an insanely fast card game where you try to get as many cards out of your hands before the other players). Through reflection times this week I decided I want to share a poem from St. Hilda Community that impacted me in a profound way this week.

Flaming Dancing Spirit

Sweep us off our feet
And dance us through our days
Surprise us with your rhythms
Dare us to try new steps
Explore new patterns and new partnerships
Release us from old routines
To swing in abandoned joy and fearful adventure
And in the intervals
Rest us in your still centre

I love dancing. It brings me joy and usually gets everyone around me laughing. This poem inspires me to keep on dancing, finding new ways to dance. Laughter and growth will continue to follow.