by Suzanne Di Piazza, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
If this time of social distancing has reaffirmed anything for me it’s that the members of our church know what ‘being church’ is. In case you hadn’t heard, I got a new knee on January 30. During my 6 week recuperation I received so much generosity from this community. People dropped off meals, sent cards and emails, or just called to see how I was. People who had had this same surgery offered medical equipment that that they had used to help them during their own recovery. Maryjane came a few times, bringing flowers, food, and Holy Communion. Prayers were offered on my behalf. I got through this, in part, by you all and with the belief that I would be back among you mid-March.
Mid-March came. After rest, physical therapy, icing and elevating, I was ready and I got an okay to return to work. Then the Corona virus arrived full force. We all know what happened next. To date, my planned 42 days of being housebound has turned into 87 days. I miss working among and worshiping with all of you. As much as I appreciate the Zoom services, I sure miss the children, the adults, and the actual sanctuary. I miss Maryjane and Kelly at the helm and John or Paul at the keyboards. I miss the choir, the greeters, and the readers. I miss Communion.
I’ve planned our return to the church building so often in my head. The celebration, the joy, the rejoicing! Some of those scenarios involve possible changes. Our life after this virus may look different in some ways, but I have no doubt the love we have for one another will be palpable when that day comes.