Long ago in a church far away (metaphorically), I heard a sermon with this title. The message that day was that a "church" was bigger than any single building, individual, or leadership structure -- that the community built within those walls was the real church and for that, he was thankful. I have thought of that day and that sermon many times since we came to Caldwell. I have even thought of putting pen to paper and recording the amazing truth of that message, but I never followed through with that notion.
Today, I don't know what else to do but give thanks for each and everyone of our extended community. Whether you came to know us through Caldwell (or that "long ago" church), through Plaza, through school or the Brewmasters, or some other shared history, each of you has been amazingly generous with your time, talents and treasure. Even before this latest mishap, so many of you embraced our evolving needs -- for rides for Kevin, for hugs for Ellen, and for neverending support for the interesting challenges we've navigated. Through infertility, adoption, MS, surgeries, and just.plain.life, your love and kindness has always reflected the love of our Creator in our daily lives.
This month, as I receive the very clear message to "slow down" and even "sit still," I have also found myself literally speechless. People I only know in passing are going out of their way to pick Kevin up and get him where he needs to go. Someone has been here almost every day making sure the laundry is done, Ellen is happy, and we all are well-cared for. People call and ask for more days to bring food, offer help I didn't even know to put on "the list," and continue to inspire me in ways big and small.
There are simply not enough ways to say thank you for the loving community you create for our family. When this little malady recedes, I only hope I'll find my way through the daily gauntlet to be of similar support to each of you at some point in the future.
Today, I don't know what else to do but give thanks for each and everyone of our extended community. Whether you came to know us through Caldwell (or that "long ago" church), through Plaza, through school or the Brewmasters, or some other shared history, each of you has been amazingly generous with your time, talents and treasure. Even before this latest mishap, so many of you embraced our evolving needs -- for rides for Kevin, for hugs for Ellen, and for neverending support for the interesting challenges we've navigated. Through infertility, adoption, MS, surgeries, and just.plain.life, your love and kindness has always reflected the love of our Creator in our daily lives.
This month, as I receive the very clear message to "slow down" and even "sit still," I have also found myself literally speechless. People I only know in passing are going out of their way to pick Kevin up and get him where he needs to go. Someone has been here almost every day making sure the laundry is done, Ellen is happy, and we all are well-cared for. People call and ask for more days to bring food, offer help I didn't even know to put on "the list," and continue to inspire me in ways big and small.
There are simply not enough ways to say thank you for the loving community you create for our family. When this little malady recedes, I only hope I'll find my way through the daily gauntlet to be of similar support to each of you at some point in the future.
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