Angie
A new friend is like exploring a country road. With each turn and stretch there is beauty and places that need attention. Angie is a senior member of the church who is enjoying her retirement years in spite of any issues that may drag her down. She does not dwell on the problems but celebrates the successes, and I love her.
Angie is like a shiny new present everyday. She makes me laugh and also grounds me in my wild thoughts of trying to save the world. She is extremely practical in some ways and totally unpredictable in others.
Angie is like a shiny new present everyday. She makes me laugh and also grounds me in my wild thoughts of trying to save the world. She is extremely practical in some ways and totally unpredictable in others.
She is also soulfully invested in our honorary members of Decatur Presbyterian. She has been visiting almost weekly to teach English and check on things in the Refugee community. She gives the gift of her humor and love. Mama N takes full advantage and looks upon her with adoring eyes.
When Mama goes to church, she takes a mental roll call. Where is Sue , where is Angie, Julieann, Erin and Dan, Jan and Greg..... Pam? Someone always grabs her hand so she will not sit alone during the one time in the week she can pray and reflect on all she has survived.
Erin
I guess one of the coolest things about reaching out, is the relationships you make.
After attending church for many Sundays, I have made friends that I hope to keep the rest of my life. Erin is one of them. She is a young, beautiful woman, a teacher, and a devoted member of Decatur Presbyterian. Recently engaged to an Atlanta policeman, she is bubbling with joy and hope for the future.
After attending church for many Sundays, I have made friends that I hope to keep the rest of my life. Erin is one of them. She is a young, beautiful woman, a teacher, and a devoted member of Decatur Presbyterian. Recently engaged to an Atlanta policeman, she is bubbling with joy and hope for the future.
She supports us in so many ways, not the least of which is prayers for their well-being. She is helping with language learning and upkeep of the apartment. She has found strollers and books and countless items to make life easier. She listens to my worries about the integration of the refugees into American life. She always knows the right thing to say.
I feel like she could be my sister.
So full of goodness and love………
Sue
The greatest part of life is being able to do for others.
There comes a time when you have it together enough to spend your days finding ways to make your life a blessing. This is my friend Sue.
She ministers to those who are at home, bringing comfort to those who cannot make it to church or need some special attention. She works tirelessly to make her church welcoming and viable in the community. So when a call went out to welcome an African refugee to church she was all over it.
There comes a time when you have it together enough to spend your days finding ways to make your life a blessing. This is my friend Sue.
She ministers to those who are at home, bringing comfort to those who cannot make it to church or need some special attention. She works tirelessly to make her church welcoming and viable in the community. So when a call went out to welcome an African refugee to church she was all over it.
Opening her heart to this family has brought her so much joy. She looks at Carole in a new dress and beams like an adoring parent.
Her prayers are so appreciated.
