Butterfly in the Wind

  Celtic Cross in Ireland      Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday, or Whit-Sunday. In The Commonwealth it is a bank holiday today. Here, in the United States it is Memorial Day. On this Whit-Monday I have been reflecting on the first days after the Holy Spirit came down like tongues of fire and my friends and family who were in wars. . Knock Shrine, County Mayo, Ireland     My sister who lives in Georgia just returned from a trip to Ireland. She saw many historic site, visited with friends and family, as well as enjoying the peaceful country life.       The lush vegetation mixed with the history of the people for the past 1,500 years is present throughout her photos. The Emerald Isle is truly awash with green and flowering plants this time of year. Meanwhile in California      She left for Ireland while I was in Walnut Creek, Berkley and Concord for our APCK Synod.  I have spent the last month "unpacking" all that transpired for me during that week. Since I work 40 hours a week