Thank you to the Spiritual Leadership Team and you, the congregation, for the wonderful gift of a sabbatical! The last 3.5 months were indeed refreshing, renewing and (mostly) restful. I am so grateful for the space and time this gave me to teach and reflect on ministry and leadership, to connect with family and friends in Kitchener-Waterloo, and to nurture my soul through quilting, reading and singing. It is good to be back, and I look forward to re-connecting with you!