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You were a brave intern, and continue to be a brave woman to share so much of yourself with Ray and with your congregation. Compassion, caring, hope, love acceptance; those aren't wrong things, or bad things. Sharing them with others is not wrong or bad. If we did not share them with everyone, if we rationed them like money or food the world would be a much poorer and meaner place. I remember giving a "This I believe" sermon to my church on how everyone, no matter how bleak there life looked, had the power to change. It's why I'm against the death penalty. We do not get to play God because we do not have the omniscient perspective on what a person, any person, is capable of.

Ok, I'm sorry for rambling. I was feeling passionate and wanted to share. I was very moved by your story, particularly since I am now working in skilled nursing care as a clinical psychologist. Your story reminded me that my own work has value and isn't just "shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic." Thank you.