Celebrating Connections

It is important to remember 

what every flower looks

 like as an individual.

There is often a different story 

when we are seen all together.

Today we celebrate on this blog-

the gathering of stories.
This blog of posts of the 
Women of the Southeastern District
 was started on April 23, 2013.
As of today there have been 271 posts
 highlighting the women, 
events, and communities of the SED.

There have been 75,000 page

 views of the individual posts.

Not bad, for a small share of cyberspace.

That may not seem like a huge number.

There are about 60,000 total Lutheran members

 in the churches we claim 

as our own in this District.

But, it is also interesting to note

 that those reading the stories 

collected here are beyond our District.

This week the posts have been viewed

 in these countries:

We might think our reach is limited,

or not of interest to others.

These numbers daily give another picture.

We are all connected to women 

that have lived

 or are living amazing stories.

Our stories are amazing because 

we have been redeemed by a Savior

 who loves us, 

and remembered by a Lord 

who thinks of us.

There are stories of faith-

hard times that have forged both 

softness and courage.

Stories of those who bless others 

with words of encouragement and 

gift hope in small ways.

Won't you think about someone 

whose story would lift others up?

Maybe YOU are ready 

to share a part of YOUR story.

You may reach me at:

condoit@aol.com

to share a story.