Last weekend at church the visiting minister came up to me and asked me what made made me change churches. I told him I wasn't growing in the Catholic Church any more. He had this cool Book of Kells tie on. Anyway I felt a kind of sadness when I was looking at that tie and said that I really missed the sign of peace and Communion in the Catholic Church. The sign of peace is when you turn to the person next to you and wish them peace, while shaking their hand. I said to him that this is very important especially for older people who don't get touched enough. He agreed most heartily.
Well today Theresa was back on deck. I couldn't believe it she wanted us to show a sign of peace to each other. Everyone was sitting there stunned so I started offering my hand and they soon got the drift. For me it was perfect. One of the comments I heard was "we're starting to be a friendly lot". They have already been very friendly and welcoming to me and that's why I like going there.
I have known for the past couple of months this minister, Theresa, is trying to give me what I need. At first I thought I was imagining it, now I am certain of it. Its the most unusual spiritual relationship Ive had with a leader. Its based on everything except direct conversation. You might think at this point, words such as paranoid, dreamer, pull yourself together before you pull yourself apart. Please feel free to think that.... I just cant explain whats happening or for what reason.
This is the painting I did with Tesses water colours this arvo. I really like the vibrant colours here. Different from the $5 paints I own.
2 comments:
Firstly, you change the world wherever you go Rhon, just talking to you makes me smile and after a few days with you I feel great. Second, I love the sign of peace as well. Thirdly, do more of them there poppies sis - I'd buy them. Simply lovely. Moo
Thanks for your support Moo. The thing is I get alot out of what you do. I love the fact that you just trust that all will be well. Love you - Rhon
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