Dear Lord, at times transitions can be hard! I have experienced many
positive transitions that stand out: graduating with a Master’s Degree, getting married, having children, their going to college and
leading successful lives, retiring, moving to The Outer Banks, and
deciding to move to a continuing care retirement community. I know
this is the right decision, but I also know this is the most difficult
transition and stressful time in our married life. I also know you led
us here! There are open, lovely people, but you know, Lord, that both
John and I miss the Outer Banks, a place closer to heaven! We miss
All Saints and the people there: ten years of having a church that
filled us spiritually, a marvelous rector, and extremely close friends,
wonderful soul-filled fun and volunteer activities and choir that allowed us to give back: our best spiritual connection in our lives! I
also miss my friend, Lyn, and our 48-year friendship, Caffey’s Inlet,
where we lived by our friends for decades, as well as Duck and the
people we volunteered with and knew there. Let us feel your guiding
hand in settling in here, and still be connected to those we love and
value on the OBX. But, right now, guide us away from this stress to
focusing on You, and preparing for Lent. Help the ‘noise’ of our lives
be supplanted with focusing on you. Bless you, Lord, for being in our
lives, and help us prepare for Lent in a way that feeds us and honors
You.
Thank you!!! Amen.
Sandy Fricker
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