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Discernment Retreat: Day 1

Will Nielsen
August 8th, 2008
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Last evening we arrived at All Saints Retreat Center in Pottsboro, Texas. Shortly after I arrived Cn. Michelle approached us and asked, “Who’s had the most recent traffic violation?” We all shot lightning like glances at each other as if to ask, “Is this the end of our pursuit of Holy Orders? Like this, really?”

I knew I’d likely be the lucky one, since I received my last speeding ticket only about 60 days ago (and was expunged subsequently via Defensive Driving). I was in fact the lucky one, and Cn. Michelle looked at me and said, “Great! You’ll be leading Evening Prayer.” Gulp! Later as I was walking to the front of the room to lead the service Bp. Lambert entered. Gulp!

Thankfully things went very well. All I can say is:

I waited patiently upon the LORD,
He stooped to me and heard my cry.

Please keep praying for me and all the others who begin the ordination process here this weekend.

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