Found any treasures lately, ?

The last seven weeks of my life have been like no other, and they have included unearthing treasure among other things. On Good Friday we began the process of taking over finances, legalities, and material stuff to support my parents with their lives. They let us know that they found a place, and they were ready to move to assisted-living.

We’ve been living a multi-chaptered story with daily surprises over these last seven weeks. I do love those stories when someone buys a house or rents an apartment and finds a hidden treasure. But this is not one of those stories. Although in truth we did find some 14 karat gold and some silver that we didn’t know existed. 

When you dig through your parent’s attic, basement or garage, you’re also digging through your own unconscious history. 

Read with me about three types of treasures we might find. 

Memorial Day Prayer

On this Memorial Day, we remember the work of chaplains. We offer this prayer for military chaplains. Get the full prayer, here. 

Pastoral Imagination

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Graduation Blessings

Each year in this season of graduations, we want to celebrate accomplishments. And we also want to bless the “more” of these milestones and moments. Here are three blessings that give voice to that which often remains hidden.

I hope you will find the treasure that lasts, the love, mercy, joy, compassion, and grace that is ours already. That might be what we all could use a little more of these days.

Blessings and peace, 
Eileen  

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