In seven weeks, I have experienced a wide array of emotionally charged events that have challenged me in my own faith journey and have called me to trust more in the guidance of our Lord Jesus Christ. From comforting a grieving mother who recently lost her child to praying The Daily Office next to the bed of a dying 78 year old priest; the experiences that I have had thus far are life changing.
You never really know how you will react in a crisis situation until you are in it. I have learned that a ministry of silent presence, genuine quiet love, a look of compassion, and a willingness to give of yourself and walk the painful journey with those who are suffering is the best way to bring the love of Christ into a situation that often is beyond words anyway.
With seven weeks behind me I have already experienced a lifetime of emotions. I have seen miracles happen every day in the hospital and often times these miracles go overlooked by most. It is in the little victories of God's Presence among the sick where you will find the most grace and the outpouring of miracles. Looking ahead at the five weeks I have yet to encounter, I know that with the help of our Lord I will continue to try, as broken as I am, to help those who are at a point in their life where they are searching for meaning in a tragic situation. I will strive to continue to bring the loving presence of God into the countless lives that God is placing in front of me during my time at RMH. And finally, yet first and foremost, is my own journey and struggle for personal holiness where I pray I will continue to work on being shaped into the person that Christ is calling me to be.
