my journey (so far) – Page 4 – Jeffrey A. Nelson

All About Eve

Our first cat Eve died on October 9th, 2013. Last week I was feeling a little sad, and then realized it was around the anniversary and most likely due to that. I wrote this entry shortly after. Even after so long, I miss her, and repost this to continue her memory. As soon as weContinue reading “All About Eve”

A Postcard to Myself

Almost a decade ago, I traveled to North Carolina for a week-long retreat on clergy wellness. It was an enriching time that allowed me to explore matters related to self-care while engaging in ministry, and I came away with much wisdom. Near the end of our time, we watched a short film about the workContinue reading “A Postcard to Myself”

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Tarshish

I was in 7th grade, my family still working through a fresh series of transitions that included my father leaving his last settled pastorate (which I wrote about) and a move to a new community. It would be my third school system and, thankfully, the last one. But it was all still so raw andContinue reading “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Tarshish”