tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post8406326875953929857..comments2024-02-08T02:20:14.314-06:00Comments on Meditation Matters - St. John's Center: A current challenge I'm facingEllie Finlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05807252889442220449noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-21909728778265583432009-06-17T23:21:47.536-05:002009-06-17T23:21:47.536-05:00Ellie,
I can't believe this is what you get fo...Ellie,<br />I can't believe this is what you get for all that you have done. Not fair, I say. You have been an inspiration to me and I wish there was something I could do. You are in my thoughts. I hope somethig good turns up. <br />Corry S.Corry S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-40029387369139640992009-06-17T12:39:07.704-05:002009-06-17T12:39:07.704-05:00A sincere thank you to everyone who commented. You...A sincere thank you to everyone who commented. You all gladden my heart by your concern and support.<br /><br />Yes, BooCat, I do have a couple of lawyers helping me. Oklahoma employment law, however, is heavily in favor of the employer. Still we are exploring options and, right now, are just trying to get the information we need.<br /><br />This situation is, of course, very painful and very difficult. Nevertheless, I want to assure everybody that I have a deep sense that it's going to end up being for the best. <br /><br />The old Desert Father and Mothers (3rd - 6th Centuries and the first Christian monastics) used to say "Flee bishops!" There's definitely some wisdom there!Ellie Finlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807252889442220449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-22187208119248882422009-06-16T20:27:23.522-05:002009-06-16T20:27:23.522-05:00Ellie, There have been some notable down moments i...Ellie, There have been some notable down moments in my life when you have left comments for me that have made a huge difference in my life. I wish now that I had that gift and could do the same for you.<br /><br />Why is it that some of "God's representatives on earth," who are at the head of his church and should be showing forth his unconditional love and grace are the very ones who seem to be the least able to do so?<br /><br />By the way, consult an attorney. Since you are past 50 and have health issues, you may have EEOC age complaints and ADA complaints. It's worth a shot! Just the threat might make him back off.BooCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193638351756858614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-53090918211558434042009-06-16T16:55:40.582-05:002009-06-16T16:55:40.582-05:00Hello, Anonymous.
Well, I've certainly though...Hello, Anonymous.<br /><br />Well, I've certainly thought about it. I thought some time ago of asking Rowan Williams (Archbishop of Canterbuy) to see if some bishop in Canada would be interested in taking me on. <br /><br />One thing that's keeping me here is <a href="http://www.sjcenter.com/" rel="nofollow">St. John's Center for Spiritual Formation</a>. I'm really committed to keeping it going. And it's here in Tulsa!<br /><br />I slso understand that emigrating to Canada is quite difficult if you don't already have a job lined up. And I don't.Ellie Finlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807252889442220449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-23337658086713981262009-06-16T15:24:03.187-05:002009-06-16T15:24:03.187-05:00Seriously, you should consider moving to Canada fo...Seriously, you should consider moving to Canada for 5 years until you're 65. I don't have the exact facts, but I met a US citizen and his wife who were able to receive health care benefits after 3 months of living there (she broke her ankle, and was astonished it didn't cost her a penny and she didn't have to sue anyone). There are some beautiful places in Canada to live.<br /><br />I wish you strength and peace on your new journey, albeit a difficult one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-55865104384927969352009-06-16T10:36:12.295-05:002009-06-16T10:36:12.295-05:00I am also very sorry. I will pray for you and for...I am also very sorry. I will pray for you and for a speedy health care reform bill, which could help all those who are deprived of adequate health insurance.<br />AnitaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178148347979343496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-20608210448088011612009-06-15T17:14:00.283-05:002009-06-15T17:14:00.283-05:00So sorry to hear this, Ellie.So sorry to hear this, Ellie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9350891.post-53555287963739739902009-06-15T15:02:58.848-05:002009-06-15T15:02:58.848-05:00Oh Ellie- I am so sorry for this abrupt unnecessar...Oh Ellie- I am so sorry for this abrupt unnecessary end to your wonderful service to the church. I'll keep my ears posted for sources to unravel your dilemma. Sending prayers, love, and tonglen. Redundancy in spiritual effort. CatheyCatheynoreply@blogger.com