I got a call today from a colleague at another church. The Pastor of this very large and prestigious historic church in our area wanted me to know that they were praying for me. He then explained how they would like to help out in some way (research etc.). I have also received support and the offer of help from my churches governing body (NYC Presbytery) along with many calls of support from around the country from people I have served with in ministry.
At school the staff has been super understanding and supportive of what I am going through. They are willing to lend a hand at the drop of a hat and have demonstrated this on more then one occasion. My church family has helped out with meals, visited the sick, and been very understanding of some changes I needed to make to stay healthy. If this weren't enough my friends and family have really stepped up to help raise money for ECD research (help that might actually save my life someday).
All in all I am incredibly well supported. Funny thing is I don't feel worthy of all the attention. I can't help but think, I am not "good enough" to deserve all this. What have I done to earn this help and attention?
The answer is...nothing. I am not worthy, I am not special, I am certainly not the center of attention. What is happening all around me is the manifestation of human love and caring. For those of us who profess to be people of faith this manifestation is a part of our calling and for those who don't it is part of what they do to keep the world in balance.
Keep up the good work people...it is noticed.
At school the staff has been super understanding and supportive of what I am going through. They are willing to lend a hand at the drop of a hat and have demonstrated this on more then one occasion. My church family has helped out with meals, visited the sick, and been very understanding of some changes I needed to make to stay healthy. If this weren't enough my friends and family have really stepped up to help raise money for ECD research (help that might actually save my life someday).
All in all I am incredibly well supported. Funny thing is I don't feel worthy of all the attention. I can't help but think, I am not "good enough" to deserve all this. What have I done to earn this help and attention?
The answer is...nothing. I am not worthy, I am not special, I am certainly not the center of attention. What is happening all around me is the manifestation of human love and caring. For those of us who profess to be people of faith this manifestation is a part of our calling and for those who don't it is part of what they do to keep the world in balance.
Keep up the good work people...it is noticed.
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