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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Autumn is providing glorious color in our region, and I have been pruning bushes in the garden. One rhododendron needed attention, and I trimmed it back dramatically. As I pruned, I discovered that the plant had new growth at its core beneath the overgrowth and withered branches. I trust it will flourish.
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In this region, the daylight is growing shorter, and the temperatures are cooler. The chill in the air and the encroaching darkness remind us of the rhythm of nature, how our lives change, and how we respond to the world around us.
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In this part of the world, we find ourselves in early autumn. Soon, leaves will produce a celebration of color in anticipation of what I hope will be a mild winter. Seasons unfold on their terms; we adjust. The school year is well underway, and from pre-school through university, the academic life’s challenges, successes, and setbacks have become routine.
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It is fun to think over the past weeks’ events in these waning days of summer. We remember all the conversations, gatherings, and family celebrations. We look back at the blessings and forward to fall and the promise of harvest. One memorable summer event was when our youngest grandson experienced a first bee sting on his finger. It was a difficult lesson that taught that small creatures can bring significant hurt. His mom was there to treat the pain and comfort with her words.
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Around here, students from pre-school to university are preparing to return to school. Young people are acquiring the proper supplies, a positive attitude, and relying on parents and friends for support as they approach the beginning of a new school year. It is similar for parents, guardians, and teachers.
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We recently gathered as a family to celebrate our grandson’s transition to his first year of university. There was plentiful food and warm conversation. We are so happy for him as he embarks on this life-changing adventure and can only imagine the level of excitement and anticipation he must be feeling. There have been many life changes since we held him as an infant. Change seems to dominate the landscape of being a family. Those early memories move our hearts.
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