She didn't go to Seminary, she hasn't been baptized, she doesn't even speak the Episcopalian but Lucy is one of our Evangelists. Lucy greets everyone who slows down enough to say hello. She is particularly fond of children in strollers. Lucy puts her head gently on the knee of people in distress. She remembers everyone she meets, especially the folks who give her treaties. Coffee hour is her favorite part of Sunday. She freely and gently offers dog kisses, and tail thumps and - rain, snow or blazing heat not withstanding - Lucy drags our priest out for a walk every two hours. God's Creation is beautiful, intended for our enjoyment. The cycle of the year with trees spouting and rustling and dropping leaves and the colors on Mt. Ascutney cannot be appreciated from the office or the sanctuary. Lucy reminds us: Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild, and all you flocks and herds. O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord, praise him and highly exalt him forever.
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