RE: AIDS Memorial

Thank you for sharing this with me:)

Rev. Jennifer Holder
Associate Minister / Service Ministry
Unity Church of Overland Park
(913) 649-1750 x3025

"We are divine in creation, and limitless in potentiality."
-----Original Message-----
From: ogunholder@gmail.com [mailto:ogunholder@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:00 PM
To: BLOG
Cc: JENNIFER HOLDER
Subject: AIDS Memorial

Earlier tonight I had the humbling experience of playing piano at KC's 20th
Annual Aids Memorial Service.

It was good to be playing in service again. I accompanied Jen & Teri Wilder,
and improved with a drummer who created a heartbeat rhythm that propelled me
inward to a place I can't remember ever being.

The stories massaged my heart unlike anything I've experienced. I've not
been touched by AIDS on a personal level...not like these folks. From every
walk of life they shared. Some losses were recent. Some almost two decades
ago. All equally sad and profound. The survivors are still grieving.

I could feel some anger still behind the grief. Anger for the disease. Anger
with God? Time and forgiveness work slowly, but effectively.

I know the answer, yet I still ask why...why do we have to bear the pain of
loss?

To make us better lovers, I believe.
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