Alberta and the rest of Joan's family. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. When she was in School for Lay Ministry and trying to decide the path she would follow she asked me to be her Mentor. I said sure and then told her of all the people I mentored only one person had decided on the path of ordination. We laughed together the day she told me 'I am staying a certified lay speaker. So I guess you have chased yet another off the ordination path' I told her she would still be a great pastor and from all I have heard she was just that. Always enjoyed catching up with her at conference. You are all in my prayers during this painful time as you remember this great servant of God who was your mom and pastor to so many. May God's peace be with you as you lay this great servant of God to rest for her work on earth is done. May we all know of her presence as we carry on the legacy that she has left for us to carry on. Wish I could be there with you on Tuesday but not sure my schedule will let me get across the state however know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.