Echoes from the US Province I
Faith, Hope, and Love during a time of Pandemic
The United States Province has been using the redwood trees as a theme of unity since our two provinces unified eight years ago. Living through coronavirus pandemic has not been easy for anyone; however, we find strength in God and in our support for each other. When our new leadership team was installed in 2012 the sisters of the province all received this message: “The great redwoods of California are one of the beautiful natural wonders of North America. These giant evergreens can grow to a towering 300 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. For all their magnificence, one would think the redwoods would require a deep root system to keep them upright. Instead, they have roots that spread out along the surface of the forest floor to capture all the moisture possible, intertwining with the roots of other redwoods in the grove. The interlocking roots securely support and sustain these giant sequoias when storms strike and fierce winds blow. The . . . survival [of the redwoods] depends on the combined support of one another. When we stand together . . . support one another . . . encourage each other . . . we become strong together, and like the giant redwoods, we keep growing taller.”
This was true eight years ago and it is certainly still true today as we seek to move forward through these unprecedented times. Our world is always changing! Things cannot be “as they were,” and we now know more than ever before that things will never be the same again. Yet, as we move forward and continue to support each other and all whom we meet, we can be a formidable force for good. We can in no way change our circumstances and all that is happening in the world around us, but we can change our attitudes and find the blessings in each and every day. As women of faith, this is the challenge that God calls us to live today.
Despite the difficulties of these past months, we have been so fortunate not to have lost any of our sisters due to covid-19. This is due in great part to the vigilance and hard work of the care workers who are responsible for caring for our sisters.
Echoes from the US Province I
Faith, Hope, and Love during a time of Pandemic
The United States Province has been using the redwood trees as a theme of unity since our two provinces unified eight years ago. Living through coronavirus pandemic has not been easy for anyone; however, we find strength in God and in our support for each other. When our new leadership team was installed in 2012 the sisters of the province all received this message: “The great redwoods of California are one of the beautiful natural wonders of North America. These giant evergreens can grow to a towering 300 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. For all their magnificence, one would think the redwoods would require a deep root system to keep them upright. Instead, they have roots that spread out along the surface of the forest floor to capture all the moisture possible, intertwining with the roots of other redwoods in the grove. The interlocking roots securely support and sustain these giant sequoias when storms strike and fierce winds blow. The . . . survival [of the redwoods] depends on the combined support of one another. When we stand together . . . support one another . . . encourage each other . . . we become strong together, and like the giant redwoods, we keep growing taller.”
This was true eight years ago and it is certainly still true today as we seek to move forward through these unprecedented times. Our world is always changing! Things cannot be “as they were,” and we now know more than ever before that things will never be the same again. Yet, as we move forward and continue to support each other and all whom we meet, we can be a formidable force for good. We can in no way change our circumstances and all that is happening in the world around us, but we can change our attitudes and find the blessings in each and every day. As women of faith, this is the challenge that God calls us to live today.
Despite the difficulties of these past months, we have been so fortunate not to have lost any of our sisters due to covid-19. This is due in great part to the vigilance and hard work of the care workers who are responsible for caring for our sisters.
Echoes from the US Province I
Faith, Hope, and Love during a time of Pandemic
The United States Province has been using the redwood trees as a theme of unity since our two provinces unified eight years ago. Living through coronavirus pandemic has not been easy for anyone; however, we find strength in God and in our support for each other. When our new leadership team was installed in 2012 the sisters of the province all received this message: “The great redwoods of California are one of the beautiful natural wonders of North America. These giant evergreens can grow to a towering 300 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. For all their magnificence, one would think the redwoods would require a deep root system to keep them upright. Instead, they have roots that spread out along the surface of the forest floor to capture all the moisture possible, intertwining with the roots of other redwoods in the grove. The interlocking roots securely support and sustain these giant sequoias when storms strike and fierce winds blow. The . . . survival [of the redwoods] depends on the combined support of one another. When we stand together . . . support one another . . . encourage each other . . . we become strong together, and like the giant redwoods, we keep growing taller.”
This was true eight years ago and it is certainly still true today as we seek to move forward through these unprecedented times. Our world is always changing! Things cannot be “as they were,” and we now know more than ever before that things will never be the same again. Yet, as we move forward and continue to support each other and all whom we meet, we can be a formidable force for good. We can in no way change our circumstances and all that is happening in the world around us, but we can change our attitudes and find the blessings in each and every day. As women of faith, this is the challenge that God calls us to live today.
Despite the difficulties of these past months, we have been so fortunate not to have lost any of our sisters due to covid-19. This is due in great part to the vigilance and hard work of the care workers who are responsible for caring for our sisters.
Echoes from the US Province I
Faith, Hope, and Love during a time of Pandemic
The United States Province has been using the redwood trees as a theme of unity since our two provinces unified eight years ago. Living through coronavirus pandemic has not been easy for anyone; however, we find strength in God and in our support for each other. When our new leadership team was installed in 2012 the sisters of the province all received this message: “The great redwoods of California are one of the beautiful natural wonders of North America. These giant evergreens can grow to a towering 300 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. For all their magnificence, one would think the redwoods would require a deep root system to keep them upright. Instead, they have roots that spread out along the surface of the forest floor to capture all the moisture possible, intertwining with the roots of other redwoods in the grove. The interlocking roots securely support and sustain these giant sequoias when storms strike and fierce winds blow. The . . . survival [of the redwoods] depends on the combined support of one another. When we stand together . . . support one another . . . encourage each other . . . we become strong together, and like the giant redwoods, we keep growing taller.”
This was true eight years ago and it is certainly still true today as we seek to move forward through these unprecedented times. Our world is always changing! Things cannot be “as they were,” and we now know more than ever before that things will never be the same again. Yet, as we move forward and continue to support each other and all whom we meet, we can be a formidable force for good. We can in no way change our circumstances and all that is happening in the world around us, but we can change our attitudes and find the blessings in each and every day. As women of faith, this is the challenge that God calls us to live today.
Despite the difficulties of these past months, we have been so fortunate not to have lost any of our sisters due to covid-19. This is due in great part to the vigilance and hard work of the care workers who are responsible for caring for our sisters.
