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THE FLAME, Issue 48, July 2002


Dear Friends,

Much has happened since our last newsletter. Penny's daughter and her children moved to Florida, and Sophia House became the new home for their cat, Bootsie. What we didn't know when Bootsie came to live here was that she was "with kittens". On Sunday June 2nd she gave birth. The cat population quickly went up to five. The kittens are at the cute stage, romping, chasing their mother's tail, and attacking each other. The mouse population around here should drastically decrease as the kittens learn to hunt. Dogs, Serendipity and Maggie, are learning to live with cats.

Marian spent most of June in Florida with her parents. Her father had back surgery in late May and made a good recovery; however, he was readmitted twice in June for unrelated events - once for toxic digoxin levels and another for blood clots in his leg. He finally came home from the hospital on June 26th. Penny kept Sophia House running during this time.

Many of you remember The Rev. Dr. Jeanne Biggar, the former Co-Director of Sophia House, and have asked that we update you about her from time to time. Jeanne still resides at the Louisa Healthcare Center. She still enjoys getting out. During the recent cool snap, we brought her to Sophia House for a picnic and an evening of fishing. Together she and Marian caught four fish, but only landed three. We also introduced the kittens to Jeanne that evening, and she enjoyed holding them and watching them play in the grass. She would enjoy a visit if you are passing through the area, or a card sent to her, care of Louisa Healthcare Center, PO Box 1310, Louisa VA 23093.

It is not too late to join us for our 15-day Best of France Tour. We leave September 10th for Paris, where we will begin and end our tour. While there, we shall see Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triumph, Versailles, the Drancy Holocaust site, and take a boat ride on the Siene. We shall walk the labyrinths in Amiens and Chartres Cathedrals. Away from Paris, we will explore the myths and reality of Joan of Arc in Rouen, Chinon and Orleans. In Bayeux, the first city liberated by the allies on D-Day, we will see the famous 11th century tapestry, as well as some of the D-Day Beaches. On the west coast we will explore the megaliths at Carnac, an area inhabited for over 400,000 years. Our trip will not be complete without a Saturday in Taize. In you are interested, call us.

Yoga returns to Sophia House in September. Jeffrey Brown will be leading Basic Yoga classes on Tuesday nights beginning September 10, from 5-6:15 pm. On Thursday evenings beginning September 12th, also from 5-6:15 pm, he will be teaching Yoga Breathing Training for those with respiratory problems. Jeffrey's specialty is asthmatic breathing training. Both classes will be seven weeks in length; the fee for each class is $50 per person. If you want to learn more about these classes, but are uncertain if you want to participate, the first class is free. To register, call Jeffrey at 540-967-3581.

It may seem a bit early to be thinking about the December holidays. However, it's not too early to begin planning your office, service organization, or other holiday party. Call now to get the date you want for your special holiday event.

Grace, Peace, and Love,

The Rev. Marian K. Windel, Executive Director

Penny Patton, Administrative Assistant




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