Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Impact
We spent Super Bowl, (Emily's birthday this year!!) at Jeff's home. Jeff, Dori, Sherri, Bentley, Sarah, Dan, Cameron, Ian, Ryan, and I sat around to withstand the blackout and the 49er's amazing almost-comeback. We sat at the edge of our seats consuming a traditional game day feast wishing the end results were different. Ryan especially.
Although the game was a disappointment, it was not a tragedy. We were not sad for long.
We found out Super Bowl morning, Emily-day morning, that one of Ryan's classmates had passed away. It put a cloak of numbness on the day. In the hours to follow, I heard more glimpses into the reality of how Kimberlee Rasmussan lived her life.
Another blow came, as I heard that my mama's mama passed away. My Maine Grammy and the thoughts, memories, and stories flooded this mind. Alice Grey passed away in her sleep- I am not sure how much more peaceful it could be than that.
People, our loved ones, their frailty and the profound impact of life and one another. We have been reminded in this season. As we are weeping; we recall, we celebrate, we breath deep, and we continue.
Ordination Exams
To be employed within ministry positions in a church, you must first typically be ordained. To be a navy chaplain, you must be ordained, and it is required to be involved within parish ministries for 2 years (usually as a pastor, interim pastor, or associate pastor) prior to military service.
Ryan took all four of his ordination exams. Theology, Worship and Sacraments, Exegesis, and Polity.
It was daunting, and quite a lot of pressure.
I am proud of the many hours he spent studying. I am proud of the tremendous effort Ryan relentlessly put forth.
We will find out the results in March.
After this point, we can apply for employment within churches.
Another idea is to apply for a year-long clinical in a hospital setting for chaplain experience. Gaining hospital experience can improve chances to get into a church, as well as give more time for us to be together prior to the possibility and reality of military deployments.
Ryan took all four of his ordination exams. Theology, Worship and Sacraments, Exegesis, and Polity.
It was daunting, and quite a lot of pressure.
I am proud of the many hours he spent studying. I am proud of the tremendous effort Ryan relentlessly put forth.
We will find out the results in March.
After this point, we can apply for employment within churches.
Another idea is to apply for a year-long clinical in a hospital setting for chaplain experience. Gaining hospital experience can improve chances to get into a church, as well as give more time for us to be together prior to the possibility and reality of military deployments.
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