Work

For most of us, the necessity of finding ways to provide the means to feed, clothe and shelter ourselves will comprise a significant portion of our adult lives. But beyond the work of such provision is the inner work that we do in order to bring value and meaning to the wholeness of our lives. Not surprisingly, the two are intertwined.

I spent my early adult life exploring and traveling – engaging in work for money long enough to fuel the next pursuit. I worked in factories and retail, waitressed, worked for the post office and in office settings. In my mid- twenties I settled in to engage in some of the most significant work of my life – that of raising a family. There are many ways to parent. For me, it was important to provide an environment in which I was able to be physically present as much as possible. And while this labor satisfied something essential within me, I knew that there was more for me to do so I returned to school with the goal of pursing ministry. Along the way I have spent about twenty years working in human services – providing direct support for individuals dealing with mental health concerns and later case management for people with intellectual disabilities.

The path to becoming the minister I am is an accumulation of all that has come before me. I value the fullness of the experiences I have had because I believe they provide me with a deeper understanding of life and what it means to be human.