It was in the middle of the conference and I was giving a speach about God's creation and our sacred task of aministering Mother Earth. My power point presentaion showed a photo from Lindisfarne and the thin film between us and heaven when I heard my mobil phone getting busy in my small purse. The sound set to reach my ears only.
I tried to overhear it, but the phone kept on, and as soon as my powerpoint presentation was over I passed the word to a friend of mine: "Berit, can you please tell us about the Lutheran World Foundation and it's General Assembly coming up in 2010. I know the theme they have set for this assembly is very interesting for what we are discussing here today". I slipped out of the room to check my phone - My father was sent to hospital.
I felt my word come to an abrupt halt there and then, my autopilot taking over.
Somehow I managed to finish the speech, and then decided to tell why I had left the room. Silence. Then one lady raised her arm. "I want all of us to gather now in a prayer for Britt-Arnhild's father and her family". The others agreed. "Dear God. You know what has happen today. You know Britt-Arnhild's father and what he is going through. We pray that you keep him in your loving, healing hands. AMEN"
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A thin moment happened there and then. God's presence was close. We all felt his blessings.
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I've been to the hospital to visit my father. They are doing all kinds of checks, but he seems to be doing fine. My prayers continue.
Photos: Nidaros Cathedral
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I also got another call during the conference. The main radio station here in Norway called to ask me a few questions about my book. My mind was not present, so I politely asked the woman to call back tomorrow. Now I am crossing my fingers that she really does..........
