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Wow! What a week it was last week. From a wonderful Labor Day weekend at Nolin Lake, to testing positive for Covid. I truly feel like I have been in a whirlwind.
I spent Labor Day with two of my best friends at Nolin Lake and it was such a special time. We had three boats and a jet ski to play on. I floated in the water so much that I became like a raisin in a fruit salad. And, the best part is that I retired my phone to the camper for the entire weekend and just enjoyed my friends and their family.
Unfortunately, one of the families' guests brought a not very special gift with them, Covid and Flu A. And, of course, being the lover boy that I tend to be, my hugging and kissing all over everyone lent me a clone of her special gift. Ha!
But the madness didn't end there! While recovering from my illness, I received the news that our beloved Doreen Stein fell and broke her hip and just 4 days later transitioned into the next plane of her journey.
I will tell you that being sick and sad at the same time really sucks! And, the unhealthy combo certainly wasn't good for my immune system that was working diligently to bring me back to wholeness. I fact, I found myself bursting into tears throughout the week without warning.
But then I started receiving calls of support. I was even gifted a special care package from a dear congregant, board member, and friend. Having people to love and support us when times are tough can really make a difference in our recovery. Thank you to everyone who prayed for me and saw me healed and whole again.
As I was writing this week's Bobby Pen, I felt called to express my thoughts about Doreen with a poem. It's from my heart and I hope you enjoy it.
Missing You
I remember the first time you put your hands on both sides of my face.
There was a sparkle in your eyes, a feeling and knowing of God's grace.
It was the first time I was able to see you and feel you without touching you at all.
You shared affirmation and encouragement with me that in my heart I will forever recall.
It was you, beloved One, who helped me see my passion, the fire inside.
It was you who reminded me of Truth, that we are all on a love expressing ride.
You saw through my many challenges and yet always knew the Christ in me was alive.
You shared your joy, your passion, and desire to serve in ways that helped us all heal and thrive.
It was that night with a group of leaders that you heralded a reminder of the love and passion that was all around.
You reminded us that there was magic amongst our Souls, and we must take notice for it was clear to you exactly what had been found.
In that very moment you created a divine shift for each one of us to remember.
A memory that will continuously stir in our hearts creating an everlasting ember.
Through your abundant spirit, you sparked our creativity and showed us how to shine.
You gave from your very depth of Being and helped us to remember that in life there can be little time.
Yes, you may have left us in the human form, but we are never letting go of your light and your love.
We know that you are soaring high and free and alongside cardinals, sparrows, and gentle turtle doves.
Please join us this Sunday's service for “What is God?” We will talk about how we see God in our lives. Are you a victim of God or are you expressing as God? I promise this talk will be critical in how you move forward in your life.
Many blessings, Rev. Bobby
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