One of the greatest joys of pastoral ministry is going to the hospital for the birth of a child. Much of our time in hospitals is for illness, surgery, and times of uncertainty/pain for families. Some ministers don't enjoy hospital ministry and that's okay. It's just not their sweet spot, but they still do it. I've always enjoyed hospital ministry. I think it comes natural to me because I'm a PK and a nurse's child. It has been a very rewarding part of pastoral ministry for me over the years. I've learned a great deal from patients and medical professionals. It has also been humbling to think that people would allow you to share some of the most intimate, challenging and even uncertain moments of their life with you! On Monday, these precious treasures from heaven were born to Eric and Dawn, members of our church. Madeline is on the left and big brother (by two minutes) Miles is on the right. For months we have been praying for their arrival and especially for Dawn's health. We give praise to God for a healthy birth and babies! They reek of heaven and the breath of God. What a fragrant smell to those of us so far removed, but longing to return. TGBTG!
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"They reek of heaven and the breath of God. What a fragrant smell to those of us so far removed, but longing to return." Love those phrases!
Deb Weaver
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