June 20, 2025

I am on vacation this week, celebrating my dad's 80th birthday with my extended family, but our hearts have been very much with Minnesota, and the tragic events of last week. I wanted to pass on to you this beautiful poem that Sandy Rude shared with me:

whenever I feel helpless

in this overwhelming world

I become a helper oh, oh,

my love on the days when it feels like

I have no power

I serve others you see, whenever I wash

the world's feet my hands immediately

stop shaking

- Joel Roedel

My prayer for us this week could not be stated any more beautifully. May it be so.