I am so pleased that you have decided to come forward Kathy. I fear that I have little to contribute for I do not have the experiences of that specific illness myself or a broad spectrum of views from the Carmelite perspective. I do know how our tiny new community has met and behaved toward a now clothed member who does have to manage the same illness. it is not a topic of conversation for us at meetings or outside but some of us have become much closer to and because of her, and she has gained a real sense of security that she can be herself and focus on her grow in Carmelite spitituality. html Opinions are those of the author and do not represent CIN. |