October 23, 2019

Hello everyone!

Lately, I've been thinking about old sayings and so-called truisms, many of which are no longer so true. One I mentioned Sunday is "bigger is better" because when it comes to churches, I think small may just be better.

Another one I didn't include in my talk, but which leadership and new Science may take issue with is this pearl from Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small, committed group of people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Another Margaret (Wheatley) suggests that we start with the premise that we may NOT save the world. It opens up many possibilities; the most important, I believe, is that we learn to do what we can with what's left.

I have my manuscript and some links for you over on my blog www.ajerseygirlinkentucky.blogspot.com

But one old saying feels true right now: "When it rains, it pours" ... my surgery (hernia repair) went really well Monday! I feel well overall, but the localized discomfort from the incision is slowing me down. Meanwhile, my husband Eric had surgery yesterday! (Prostate) He had some setbacks and is in ICU. Needless to say, I can't drive yet, but our daughter is with him. He's much better this morning! But I need to stay here to help him when he gets home, and it's best if I don't go to Nashville this weekend.

At the same time, our wifi is out! I'm writing this as an email. It should be up in a few hours.

I will miss you all, and I can answer texts or emails, so don't hesitate to be in touch.

Here are some flowers Saung sent home with me!

Fondly, Cynthia (it's really NOT true that when it rains, it pours. Sometimes, it drizzles)