Thank you, Rev. Cameron. Until now, I had never heard of Wally, but now I'm glad I have. Truly, she walked by faith, not by sight. A similar sentiment is expressed at the end of Middlemarch. George Eliot writes: "That things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden life and rest in unvisited tombs."
Thank you, Cameron. I will long carry this image of runways .- So many in my life that have paved the way for me, pointed the direction for lift and launch and who stayed grounded and ready to receive me on re-entry. Thank you, too, for your story about Wally who bravely and persistently taught us all about what an, adventurous spirit can do even when the ultimate dream is elusive.
Thank you, Cameron, for telling us about Wally and what a bright spirit she had. The impact she had on your life is now rippling out to all your readers. May you and her family and friends be comforted as you celebrate her life.
As the early church developed more runways were built. 1 Timothy tells us that he is one of the first third generation Christians. That happened because of his mother and grandmother. As a Celtic Christian, I am never done with building as I am participating always in more planting. Psalm 104 especially comes to mind here. We go on building and creating for results we will never see. Just one project that exemplifies this is the Lake Chad ecosystem restoration project that Canadian Lutheran World Relief has undertaken. The results of that will last for generations to come. We are encouraged along the way by many great leaders.
A beautiful tribute to Wally. May her " runway "memory be a blessing. What a great role-model! Thank you for sharing her with us.
Thank you, too, for the runway image...the "preparers of the way". It helps me to remain actively present in clearing the way for younger women in my Catholic Church who are called to the fullness of ministry in priesthood with no ecclesial space for them.
The Holy Spirit is already long into flight and she is wondering where in the world everyone else is. Catholic women have prepped and are queued at the runway; the "control tower" knows they are more than ready (like Wally was) but the power-full memory of old debris makes them afraid to call for take-off.
It is an act of hope for me --grounded and grateful in the faith of more strong women than I can count--to stay engaged in the process of clearing this particular runway.
Thank you so much. It was helpful, relatable, and inspiring. I felt called to the ministry as a teenager in a time and place where women were not allowed. I have been ordained now for 35 years. The way has not been easy but our loving companion God made a way possible through the runways created by countless people I will forever be grateful for. And I thank you for your writings are consistently like a drink of water from a deep well. God bless you.
What a lovely personal tribute to Wally - thank you. Until more women like Wally are at the peace-making table THE RUNWAY to end war will remain a distant dream.
Hey Rev!!! What a beautiful piece- this resonates and was something I needed to hear today. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💗
Thank you, Rev. Cameron. Until now, I had never heard of Wally, but now I'm glad I have. Truly, she walked by faith, not by sight. A similar sentiment is expressed at the end of Middlemarch. George Eliot writes: "That things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden life and rest in unvisited tombs."
Thank you, Cameron. I will long carry this image of runways .- So many in my life that have paved the way for me, pointed the direction for lift and launch and who stayed grounded and ready to receive me on re-entry. Thank you, too, for your story about Wally who bravely and persistently taught us all about what an, adventurous spirit can do even when the ultimate dream is elusive.
May we clear wide ways
for safe, lit liftoffs, landings.
Keep building runways.
Thank you, Cameron, for telling us about Wally and what a bright spirit she had. The impact she had on your life is now rippling out to all your readers. May you and her family and friends be comforted as you celebrate her life.
Beautiful!
What a beautiful tribute to Wally, and what an inspiring message.
Thank you.
Thank you to those women who have forged the path for those who follow. Thank you, Wally and thank you Cameron!
Beautiful.
As the early church developed more runways were built. 1 Timothy tells us that he is one of the first third generation Christians. That happened because of his mother and grandmother. As a Celtic Christian, I am never done with building as I am participating always in more planting. Psalm 104 especially comes to mind here. We go on building and creating for results we will never see. Just one project that exemplifies this is the Lake Chad ecosystem restoration project that Canadian Lutheran World Relief has undertaken. The results of that will last for generations to come. We are encouraged along the way by many great leaders.
Rev. Scott Brown, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Perfect reminder to me this day. Thank you.
A beautiful tribute to Wally. May her " runway "memory be a blessing. What a great role-model! Thank you for sharing her with us.
Thank you, too, for the runway image...the "preparers of the way". It helps me to remain actively present in clearing the way for younger women in my Catholic Church who are called to the fullness of ministry in priesthood with no ecclesial space for them.
The Holy Spirit is already long into flight and she is wondering where in the world everyone else is. Catholic women have prepped and are queued at the runway; the "control tower" knows they are more than ready (like Wally was) but the power-full memory of old debris makes them afraid to call for take-off.
It is an act of hope for me --grounded and grateful in the faith of more strong women than I can count--to stay engaged in the process of clearing this particular runway.
Thank you so much. It was helpful, relatable, and inspiring. I felt called to the ministry as a teenager in a time and place where women were not allowed. I have been ordained now for 35 years. The way has not been easy but our loving companion God made a way possible through the runways created by countless people I will forever be grateful for. And I thank you for your writings are consistently like a drink of water from a deep well. God bless you.
A meditation to write today…bringing Hope to my future! Thank you!
What a lovely personal tribute to Wally - thank you. Until more women like Wally are at the peace-making table THE RUNWAY to end war will remain a distant dream.
What an inspiration! Thanks for introducing us. 🙏❤️
Thank you Rev. Cameron!🙏🏻
Absolutely and excellent. Thank you, Cameron, for this piece of wisdom and an invitation to remember who built the runway. 💜