May 2019 Newsletter

MAY 2019  |  NEWSLETTER
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Even in Cambridge

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Read

Searching for a better life

Three quarters of the way through this month’s library book club pick I found myself blindsided by the truth of a terrible injustice.  I expect more from my country. Here I pass along the information to you in hopes that awareness breeds conversation and solution.

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Write

The House of God
by Samuel Shem

For years I've been meaning to read this book.  Recently, when I finally cracked it open I was sorely disappointed.  Still, if I hold onto no other redeeming quality, Shem’s novel inspired me to continue my own medical writing which I started so many years ago.

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Discuss

Becoming
by Michelle Obama

We struggled with an interesting tension -- wanting to hold this First Lady to a certain ideal while craving more of the parts that were relatable to us, as daughters, wives, mothers, lawyers, natives of Chicago, Princeton alum, community organizers, and hopefuls for a better world.  Read it. Challenge yourself to discover our similarities rather than let presumed differences divide us.

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Pray

Mother/Daughter Retreat 2019

My daughter and I headed north for a little quality time together.  She proved herself a fierce and determined camper, overcoming waves of fear while navigating a single kayak and a high ropes course.  Later, we reflected on other challenges in our lives and what it would look like to bravely follow God once we returned home.

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Serve

World Vision Global 6K

World Vision estimates that in the developing countries they serve, kids have to walk an average of 6K to retrieve mainly dirty water.  On May 4th, my oldest son and I ran that same distance to raise money to provide clean water to kids in the DR Congo. Thanks for supporting the effort!  You can continue to help by clicking the link.

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Reflect

Reflect

Check out the reflect button on the homepage where you can view this and all monthly newsletters.

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Looking forward to reading & discussing with you!

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