Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Miracles again
Well I think there was another miracle-- they are, it appears, in the eye of the beholder (I assure you this has nothing to do with Mary and rusting silos). Most of you know that I continued to do several things with music at DC after I retired in 2004. All the time saying to the DC leaders that we needed to get a full-time musician on campus. Because of a funding initiative a year ago, enough money was raised to make this possible--beginning just this fall. Not only did we have the funds and the interest, we had the perfect candidate: well trained (2 undergraduate degrees, 2 graduate degrees); well known in the community (son of a former mayor and prominent local family); young and energetic (seems really young to me and with boundless energy); interested in working into a career in college vocal music; and AVAILABLE. I have often told him that the "stars aligned" just for a moment. So he has already taken over many of the things I had been doing for years and is poised to take over many more. So explain that one.
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Knowing all that I believe is true, I , too, feel that there are some things that will happen without explaination. We do not need to question or ponder the existence of divine intervention. We just have to accept that things occur for a reason. But, remember, I was raised by optomists so I will always believe in miracles.
ReplyDeleteHas to be Divine Timing. I think that's the thing with miracles, the timing.
ReplyDeleteI've been following your adventure while trying to figure out how to get this 'blogging thing' to work. Only you could get me blogging.
ReplyDeleteRe: the miracle--Betsey Riordan used to say (I'm paraphrasing here), 'Darling, we don't always realize why things play out as they do. It's only when we look back over the wonderful crazy quilt pettern of our lives that we see why the pieces fit the way they did.
Thinking of you and Emily and sending you best thoughts and prayers.
Penny and John Bundy
The miracles themselves, as they happen, will make a believer out of you yet, Dick Stroede! I join PennyB in saying....'only you could get me blogging!' That's a miracle, too, believe me!! Marion
ReplyDeleteMy sister shares a phrase from an acquaintance of hers to describe the coming together of events that you identify. It's called "Divine Intervention".
ReplyDeleteRetired?! I had to chuckle when I read that as most people would have never known it given your continued leadership with the performing arts in and around DC and the Defiance Community. Do you think Andrew really knew what he was getting himself into?! He has already proven to be a competent Director, which is a tribute to you in the short time that you have had as his mentor.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to tune in for the opportunity to witness more miracles!
Christmas Blessings to you, Emily and Kris.
Heard from Peter Rich about your condition. I loved your enthusiasm and warm heart during my short tenure at DC and that meant a lot to me. Still does. Just wanted to say that you are in my prayers. Love and hugs!
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