[Magdalen] Thanks

[Christopher Hart]

Best wishes in your new position, Ann. I hope it is just the thing.

On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 10:44 PM, Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu>
wrote:

> My Friends,
> Thank you so much for your prayers and kind words on the death of my dear
> Clementine. I miss her greatly, and my home and heart feel pretty sad and
> empty. One of these days I’ll have a new friend, but not just yet. Your
> messages really did give me comfort.
>
> On a happier note, I’ve accepted the position of half-time rector of
> Trinity Church, Lancaster, NY. Lancaster is a little village just outside
> Buffalo. I’ve loved the long term supply positions I’ve served in since I
> returned to Buffalo, but this position was suggested to me, and once again,
> the pieces fell into place in such a way that it feels truly like a call.
> This seems to be what God has in mind for me right now. It feels like a
> good fit. I'll continue to live here in my city apartment (I really am a
> city girl), and serve this small parish half-time. It’s about a day more
> than I’m working now, and I can continue with my yoga, my women’s study
> group, my volunteer work, and my writing. I’m not one of those people who
> will find herself working more than I’ve agreed to. If they come to need
> more than I can give them, I’ll happily hand the job over to someone who
> can give them more, with no hard feelings at all. So this is an occasion
> for celebration, and I invite you to join me in that.
>
> --
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
>



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