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It is well

As we settle into this new rhythm of life, I am noticing a feeling of peace that is lifting us above the panic and anxiety. Finding little things we can do to help and encourage others is one way to keep our souls “well”. We love being able to share this music. Here is the hymn for today:

It is Well with My Soul

Those of you who know us, know that we spend quite a bit of time in healthcare facilities. Wren has some pretty amazing doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and the list goes on. We are so thankful for how they have cared for her through the years! We pray constantly for their safety through this crisis, and when one of my former students described just how serious the situation was at local hospitals, we were inspired to collect personal protective equipment for those healthcare workers and first responders on the front lines. It seems like the least we can do! I’m so thankful that my colleagues and the administration at the college has helped me to facilitate a collection of gloves and masks that I will deliver to the DuPage County Health Department. Look at how generous everyone has been!

Donations – 20 cases of gloves, 300 N95 masks, dust masks and pleated masks!

Amazing Grace

Wren picked Amazing Grace for Wren’s Hymn of Comfort Today.

Amazing Grace

We might be at home, distanced from our friends and family, but God sends us reminders of his faithfulness (Amazing Grace). Today we were blessed with blue skies and flocks and flocks of cranes. When I looked at the pictures on my computer, I was delighted to see that there were Whooping Cranes mixed in the groups! This is a life species for me (some people actually keep a written list, I just keep a running list in my head (and bird book)). Whooping cranes are endangered, so it’s even more special to see them. I always scan groups of cranes hoping to see one or two, but I’ve never seen one until today… and there were several in this group. Sandhill cranes do not have black wing tips…whooping cranes do! Here are some photos:

Sandhill Cranes
It’s kind of hard to tell with the silhouette, but I think these are all sandhill cranes
Sandhill and Whooping Cranes!
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