SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT
Book Study
Good Enough
Thought for the Week
from Pastor Lisa
Psalm Series via Zoom Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday evenings 6pm via Zoom. Begins March 8th. Contact Pastor Lisa or the church office if you are interested in joining.

Good Enough: 40ish Devotions for a Life of Imperfection
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
As many of you know, my mother has dementia. Her story is not unlike the story of others with this disease. My story is not unlike the story of other grown children or spouses or loved ones that are caregivers. Though none of our stories is exactly the same.
On this Mental Health Sunday, I would like to share something I wrote after taking my mom out recently.
A Dementia Spring
“Oooh, look at that tree. It’s green and white. I’ve never seen that before.”
Green leaves on the tree have opened. White floral blossoms still cling to the branches. They dance together in the breeze.
“Those yellow flowers are beautiful!” Clusters of daffodils dot the landscape.
“Look at the pink tree! It’s beautiful!”
“Did you see that one? All those white ones?”
It’s as if Mom is seeing spring for the first time.
They say dementia is like reverting to your childhood. Did she notice these things as a child?
In past years, spring did not bring her such joy. I do not recall her loving spring this much. Ever.
She may not remember the names of the flowers. She may not remember the names of the trees. But their beauty calls to her. And she responds with such excitement.
Amidst the sadness of watching her forgetfulness increase, of watching her struggle to find the right words; there is joy in seeing her astonishment at the miracle of spring bursting forth.
Blessings,
Pastor Lisa
Join us as this Lent as we share the devotions in Kate Bowler’s book, Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection.” We will resume our Psalm Series after Easter.
We will continue to share our thoughts on the devotions in Kate Bowler’s book, “Good Enough: 40ish Devotions for a Life of Imperfection” at 6:00 pm this Tuesday evening, gathering on Zoom.
We Continue our discussions as we continue in the Easter season, Eastertide. This Tuesday we will discuss the devotions entitled
Eastertide Blessings,
Pastor Lisa
We will continue to share our thoughts on the devotions in Kate Bowler’s book, “Good Enough: 40ish Devotions for a Life of Imperfection” at 6:00 pm this Tuesday evening, gathering on Zoom.
We Continue our discussions as we continue in the Easter season, Eastertide. This Tuesday we will discuss the devotions entitled
Becoming Real, #20 on page 117, and Being Honest About Disappointment, #23 on page 134.
I hope you can join us and join in the conversation!
Eastertide Blessings,
Pastor Lisa