[Magdalen] International Bible Day

[Marion Thompson]

Yes, the realisation of our perceived failures is no comfort at all, but 
only adds to the pain.

I pray that you may know continuing healing and peace in your loving 
memory of your daughter.

Marion, a pilgrim


On 11/14/2016 3:03 PM, Ann Markle wrote:
> Today is also my Eleanor Elizabeth's birthday.  She would be 48 years old,
> had she lived beyond her 14 years.  If you think of it, please send up a
> little prayer of gratitude for her short, sweet life, for my continued
> healing, for the love between us that never dies.  Funny, after 33 years, I
> thought I was really and completely healed.  But the more and more I work
> my 12 Steps and stay sober, the more I realize the myriad ways I failed her
> as a mother.  Sometimes it's very painful, as I suppose some of us here
> have come to realize.
>
>
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
>
> On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 8:27 AM, Jon Egger <revegger at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>   Today is November 14, International Day of the Bible. Wherever you are at
>> noon today (your local time), take time to read or listen to passages from
>> the Bible together with friends. Share the verses that encourage or inspire
>> you on social media, and use the hashtag *#BibleCelebration* to help your
>> Friends and followers discover this special day.
>>
>> "Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances, for
>> this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."  -Mine, from 2
>> Thessalonians
>> ​​
>>
>> --
>> If no one has told you that they love you today,
>> let me be the first.
>> brud
>>