The End of a Very Special Ministry and the Beginnings of a New Chapter...
May the road rise to meet you;
May the wind always be at your back;
May the sun shine warm upon your fields;
May the rain fall soft upon your face;
and, until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.
The beautiful words of the Gaelic Blessing, spoken by the congregation at yesterday evening's service at Salisbury District Hospital chapel to send Kim on her way after her wonderful 16 years of ministry there.
The warmth, love and fellowship was really moving. Surrounded by the family of Chaplains and Chaplaincy volunteers, past and present, supporters and friends, Frances, supported by the whole magnificent team, led a service that was stirring, humorous, uplifting and completely fitting for Kim's departure.
People's kind words made me feel very proud of my lovely wife, the work that she has done, and the impact that she has had. I'm deeply aware of the magnificent work that the Chaplaincy does at the hospital in supporting so very many people in their times of greatest need. The fellowship of the Chaplaincy family is something very special: deep and sincere bonds, formed through many challenging and heartbreaking situations where they have managed to shine the light of their faith and bring some comfort and meaning.
Thank you one and all.
May the wind always be at your back;
May the sun shine warm upon your fields;
May the rain fall soft upon your face;
and, until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.
The beautiful words of the Gaelic Blessing, spoken by the congregation at yesterday evening's service at Salisbury District Hospital chapel to send Kim on her way after her wonderful 16 years of ministry there.
The warmth, love and fellowship was really moving. Surrounded by the family of Chaplains and Chaplaincy volunteers, past and present, supporters and friends, Frances, supported by the whole magnificent team, led a service that was stirring, humorous, uplifting and completely fitting for Kim's departure.
People's kind words made me feel very proud of my lovely wife, the work that she has done, and the impact that she has had. I'm deeply aware of the magnificent work that the Chaplaincy does at the hospital in supporting so very many people in their times of greatest need. The fellowship of the Chaplaincy family is something very special: deep and sincere bonds, formed through many challenging and heartbreaking situations where they have managed to shine the light of their faith and bring some comfort and meaning.
Thank you one and all.
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