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Frances Thomas, RSMDirector of Living Water Spiritual Center 1994-2001 |
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Excerpt from Ripplings Newsletter May, 2001 My heart is filled with gratitude for what has been and I truly look forward to what will be. I know I have left my mark on this facility and on its grounds and I hope my presence here has made a difference in the lives of some. More importantly, however, is the fact that I have been changed by the people who have left their mark on me. I thank you ALL for the gift of your presence even if you passed through here briefly. I believe that no matter how shallow or how deep the encounter I am a different person and hopefully a better minister of God’s love. As I leave Maine for a while and travel about on my sabbatical I take with me the memories of this Center and all the wonderful people who crossed my path here. In a special way I want to thank the Sisters of St. Joseph and I especially thank Sr. Janet Gagnon who invited me to assume the responsibility of directing this retreat center for the Province. My heart-felt thanks goes out to all of you who have been friend, co-worker, volunteer, prayer support, and advisor these past 7 years. It is has been a challenging but magnificent adventure. “Thanks for the memories”. As I look out my office window one more time I see that the Sebasticook River is now unfrozen and the current is strong as the living water flows to the nearby Kennebec River and then out to the ocean. Living Water continues to nourish my spirit in many ways. My hope is that many of you will return to this Center to be nourished by the Living Water of God’s Love as well as the Living Water of God’s Creation abundantly present here. May the ripplings of all those people who have graced this place with their positive energy continue to be felt for years and years to come. In parting, dear friends, I offer you my favorite Portuguese blessing: “May God Go With
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