Dear friends of this Cairn,
You may have noticed, or will whenever you go looking for a post, that there was no sermon posted this week. That is because I have been recovering from a long awaited surgery on my back. There were actually two surgeries this week, the first one planned and the second one to remove a blood clot that had formed on my spine after the first surgery. Over the past two years I have learned or re-learned a host of lessons about pain, patience, powerlessness, surrender, prayer, and community.
For example, I felt the presence of this extended and digital community many times when I was struggling. It seems as though any time I was experiencing a particularly low moment or engaged in a struggle that was bigger than me, a comment would pop up on the website that forcefully opened my perspective and heart a little wider. On any given Sunday I can close my eyes and see faces, recall names, and be reminded of comments from this community of a thousand households or more. We even span the globe.
I hope that you can draw strength, hope, and a renewal of spirit from the subversivepreacher community, and the writings you find here. I personally know many of you, though we may not have shared the same space for decades. Others of you I know only from your comments, and many if not most I only know from Google Analytics that tells me all the varied places we live. Still, I can close my eyes and “see” us through the gift of imagination.
Anyway, I do not usually post a lot of personal information — plenty of that leaks through the sermons and columns — but I have heard from so many friends and been so uplifted by the community that I felt the need to say, “thank you.”
In peace,
Cameron Miller
Cam…I remember when you helped me in Columbus when I had my spinal fusion surgery. It helped me so much! I feel you. I’m so sorry you have been in pain. Please know I’m thinking of you! Love, Susannah
And there it is! Beautiful, irrepressible, kindness from the community. Thank you, you are a star of light in the constellation I look into each night. I remember well that journey you had and have thought of it often as I went through it. Love right back at you.
Good to hear from you!! Hope you rest tonight easy in your own bed. Peace be with you.
Thank you, Molly. It’s been a journey and now I am happy to be home.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Back problems are such a pain. Been there myself.
Then you know — no fun. Nice to hear from you.
Cam, sorry to hear about your back. I too experience back problems. I had surgery two years ago. I will never forget the pain I was in. I never realized that your back controls everything. I’m very sorry you had to go through this. Many prayers and love coming to you from Jonathan and Me.
Thank you, Nancy. I appreciate the prayers. Love to you and Jon.
I pray that your pain is resolved, that your health is rapidly returning and that no further back problems arise. Many blessings.
Is this Pete? Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. Let the healing begin! So awesome to hear from you.
Cam , I wish you a speedy recovery. All my best to you. Love to you, Joanne
Much appreciated, and my love to you and your family.
Cam, you are in our thoughts more than you know. (I read every blog from subversive preacher). Sending you love, light and healing from the Deb’s.
The Debs! How can I go wrong if you sending me love and light for the healing. Thank you. Now healing…
Get well soon my friend!!
Thank you, I’m working at it. Love to you and your family.
You along with some other special folks are on my prayer list-for comfort, healing, and a return to active health. Be well!
Thank you Emily, I am grateful. Better day by day.