I continue to mourn the loss of fellowship that i had with my brothers in Christ at Sullivan Correctional Facility...
I suppose the pain of such a separation will go on for a long time, which I think is quite normal. After all, I had known many of them for ten, fifteen, and some for more than twenty years.
In fact, next month is especially poignant for me because on the third Saturday of every June, the church at Sullivan has an all-day spiritual retreat in the chapel. Present, too, will be a handful of brothers and sisters from a church in New Jersey. They're a faithful group who have been coming into the facility for many years. God willing, everyone will be gathered together this year on the 18th.
Had I still been at Sullivan, I would be part of this event. I'd be helping to oversee it, plus be there to welcome our guests and serve the food.
I know my heart is longing to be back there with everyone. But if it is any consolation, I will be there in spirit. Of course, I'd much rather be there in both body and spirit, but it cannot be. I am, however, happy for my brothers, while at the same time I am crying tears of sorrow having to miss out on what I know will be a blessed and joyous time.
D.B.
In fact, next month is especially poignant for me because on the third Saturday of every June, the church at Sullivan has an all-day spiritual retreat in the chapel. Present, too, will be a handful of brothers and sisters from a church in New Jersey. They're a faithful group who have been coming into the facility for many years. God willing, everyone will be gathered together this year on the 18th.
Had I still been at Sullivan, I would be part of this event. I'd be helping to oversee it, plus be there to welcome our guests and serve the food.
I know my heart is longing to be back there with everyone. But if it is any consolation, I will be there in spirit. Of course, I'd much rather be there in both body and spirit, but it cannot be. I am, however, happy for my brothers, while at the same time I am crying tears of sorrow having to miss out on what I know will be a blessed and joyous time.
D.B.
