Tearing

– Jim Croegaert How can the sky turn against us like this? And send forth such Furies tearing holes in the world tearing holes in our fragile world? Tearing Roof from home Tearing Home from foundation Tearing Tree from earth Tearing Child from mother’s arms...

Final Alabama Update

Tomorrow I will fly home. None too soon. I am very proud of the work done by our group of chaplains here. But ready to go home, and leaving things in good hands here. Did sing my “Blessing” song this a.m. for our Headquarters morning meeting, which was...

Workplace Blessing – Song Lyrics

Workplace Blessing Words & Music – Jim Croegaert We ask you, Lord, to bless this place To let the richness of your grace Touch everywhere within this space And fill it with your love With your holy love We’re gathered here to ask that you Would bless the...

Alabama Update

Last days have been very full.  Integrated Care Teams have been out doing work with people who lost family in the tornadoes.  Chaplains have done some wonderful work as team members.  Stories are heart-breaking, such as a mother whose child was literally ripped from...

Jim with Red Cross in Alabama

Saturday (5/14) was my first day being fully “in charge” here, as the previous manager was “out-processing” and getting ready to return to his home in the Cincinnati area, where he now is.  It was a non-stop day but at day’s end we...