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Vicky Here: That night will remain in memory as one of the most unfathomable, sad and intensely frustrating experiences of my life. I was returning home to Louisville from Arizona on the first of a double connection when I got a message on my cell from Vernon that our Center home, we lovingly call Ester, was on fire. He was headed over to try to help. As I tried to take in the words, my cell beeped at me "low battery." Oh, God! I needed to be able to Talk to Vernon to confirm -- could he possibly be saying what I thought he said? I needed to talk to Carolyn! Was she alright??? I got Vernon just long enough to confirm that he and Carolyn and Rick and others were now out front of the house With Carolyn--Thank God! . . . "Beep - low batt . . ." Oh, good lord! I said to my good friend, Cindy, who picked me up, "I have to use your phone to talk to Carolyn." She said, "Uh-oh, I don't know what's wrong but it's not holding a charge. You're kidding! It took me an hour and a half to move through the masses of delayed passengers and get to a plug to charge long enough to at least speak to Carolyn without my phone cutting off. All night trying to get home I was filled with that sense of not being able to get here fast enough, even though I knew everything possible was being done to save the house. Once in a lifetime is more than enough. AND, Praise to the Process -- Today is a new day, with opportunities to heal and grow and love each other. Know that I Love You!
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Vicky Jeter, RSc.P
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To my many friends at LCSL and especially to Carolyn and Bob: my heart goes out to all of you. I simply cannot even imagine the devastation you have experienced. Yet I know you all well enough to know that love is the very center of each of you individually and as a community. I am honored and blessed to be your Practitioner support while Vicky is away--please feel free to call or email me at any time (316-722-9617 or miller.leta@gmail.com). My prayers for your peace, strength and full recovery are ongoing. Love and blessings to all, Leta Miller
Dear LCSL community,
My thoughts are with you as you pull together through this time of transisition. I know that you are God showing up for one another as one another. Bask in the beauty of this tangible love and watch the amazing way God works. I look forward to hearing your stories about this holiday season made special in an unexpected way. May love, laughter, joy and peace be with you and all who are dear to you. You are dear to me.
Live your joy, Cindy Shellum
That's the first time I've heard about your experience the night of the fire, Vicky. That must have been such a panic...to know and not to know and not to be able to get there. I don't think I'll ever forget getting the shocking news about Carolyn & Bob & Esther. Pat called me at work the next morning and told me about it. She started out by saying "I need to tell you something, but let me start off by saying that everybody is OK." Thank goodness for that because you know something really bad is coming after that! It was bad alright, but you're so right, Leta & Cindy. Pure love is at the center of it all and boy, is it flowing ... from everywhere! It's been the most beautiful experience. Tonight, I got to visit with Carolyn & Bob at their cozy little house down the street from Esther. I picked up some BBQ & fixin's (& buttermilk pie :-) for dinner. Carolyn said "Let's see if Sue can come over!" And she did! Before we knew it we were all laughing and talking and just enjoying being together. Good is everywhere! Carolyn has helped us be ready for this experience by reminding us every week about who we are. We remember and we know that there is nothing to be afraid of! LCSL ROCKS! I love you all!
Once having accepted I can't see the big picture, I have aquired faith that all is good. Only new in membership, my heart was broke sunday morning when I drove up to Esther(?). Somehow I knew this would only amount to a bump in the road. This is a strong group with overflowing love...I guess Esther is getting a facelift? How cool is that!!! Happy
Good morning everyone,
I was thrilled yesterday when Sue followed up with the Museum and we knew we could meet there for a while. It is so close and so beautiful and just feels so good.
The inventory guy finished up in the house yesterday. The process of finalizing the list will take at least two weeks, but is well on its way. I continue to just take it all one day at a time and trusting the process.
You know I can't help but be OK, I am surrounded and uplifted by so much love. I now have a full set of beautiful dishes, flatware and all sorts of supplies. In addition, Paula and Tracey rearranged our meeting space and moved furniture and are going to clean it all. Rick and James stopped by and more stuff got done including sweeping the garage. What a day of blessings. We received a tithe check from the Columbus CSL that will cover our rent at the Museum for 5 weeks. Lana brought by a kitchen table and end table that was put into immediate use. Blessing upon blessing upons blessing. Last night James, Sue and I went to see Invictus. It was good to be with them, be out, and be thinking about something else. Oh, I also have two new chairs to go with my new table from a woman I don't even know. Wow!
When Tracy gets here we are going to try to get information off of a portable harddrive that was updated a few months ago. If this doesn't work, I will need some help inputting information back into my computer. Say a prayer for the Passport.
The next thing we are welcoming consciously are chairs. Dining and occasional. We have folding chairs on loan and more coming for our meeting space. I say consciously because people show up with stuff I haven't asked for but absolutely need.
I love each of you and look forward to seeing lots of you on Sunday. At some point, I will want to print out all of these comments and add them to our Memory/Gratitude box. anybody know how to do that? I was touched as I read the comments of others this morning. No not in the head, in the heart. Have I shared how much all the hugs mean? They are frogs - Fantastic-Radiant-Outlandish-Gems-of-Spirit!
Rev. Carolyn
Oh, I can't believe I forgot. On Saturday at 10 AM, some of us will be going into the house to salvage decorative glass things. We have been advised not to try to use anything that you would eat off of, because of the possible contamination from the smoke that will not just wash off. It is also forecasted to snow. So if this work party comes together it will be an effort above and beyond. If you do decide to come, bring a flashlight, wear old clothes, bring a box or clothes hamper to put stuff in. We will work no more than an hour or hour and a half. that is really more time than you want to spend in the house and it will be very cold. Anyone willing to take home what they find and clean it up will be much appreciated.
On Sunday Jan went through the house and found my bar chimes, she cleaned them up and we used them at Wednesday meditation. What a joy and blessing that gift was!
The best number to reach me at is 713-240-4317.
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