[Magdalen] Nothing new since….

[Sharon Moon]

Responding to Kate, that is!

On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 8:55 AM Sharon Moon <sharonbmoon at gmail.com> wrote:

> Sorry I omitted the opening.  I was responding to Kare and actually trying
> to edit down and hit the wrong button.
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> Sharon Moon
>
> On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 8:52 AM Sharon Moon <sharonbmoon at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> outhern Maryland where I have been a member.
>>
>> A group of us who are similarly yoked have met for about ten years in
>> monthly shared dinner, brief worship and time of fellowship at members’
>> homes.  When COVID came we regretfully took a safe distance break and now
>> we are still good friends and but we have not yet resumed our monthly
>> evening times together.
>>
>> Thirteen years ago my husband Lewis died quite unexpectedly and
>> suddenly.  I am still in some level of shock and heartache and I miss him
>> everyday.
>>
>> A couple of years ago my younger brother who has also lost his spouse
>> moved from Kentucky to live with me and he is a great blessing in my life.
>> He is always gentle and kind and I have enjoyed seeing how my family here
>> in Maryland have become so fondly attached to him and now help provide him
>> a sense of belonging and inclusion for these senior years of his life.
>>
>> I have sons who are married and live near us.  The oldest and his wife
>> are launching their twin daughters into their first year of college.  One
>> is on her way to Hawaii to school and the other is headed to SCAD In
>> Georgia.  What a busy year this has been for their family!
>>
>> My youngest son is 43 and he and his husband have a soon to be seven year
>> old daughter who enjoys both of their biological markers.  She has been
>> home-schooled and is aspiring already to become a space traveler.
>>
>> I have so much to be grateful for everyday in so many ways.  I do wish
>> Lewis were here to enjoy the life-fruit of of our family journey with me.
>> We are so blessed.
>>
>> I am practicing as a therapist and it remains a full-time challenging
>> experience even with the intrusion and demands of COVID strictures.
>>
>> I struggle to make sense of what is happening in the country and on the
>> earth home we all love and wish to preserve.  It seems as a challenge
>> beyond words to to express.
>>
>> Thank to each of you for posting your expressive and heartfelt updates.
>> I may not be sharing here too often, but I’ll treasure reading your posts
>> and will keep each of you in my prayers as I am able.
>>
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