Thank you!  You have overwhelmed me with the many gifts you showered on me at the farewell celebration – the Stratford gift certificate, the ‘purse’ and the beautiful Inuit carving left me speechless as you had already given me the gift of sharing ministry together in the wonderful Trent-Durham part of God’s vineyard.  Your creativity and faithfulness – and hard working Spirit were a gift to me as your Area Bishop.  I will hold you all in my heart and my prayers as we continue to serve God!

Many blessings to all, + Linda