St. Thomas Lutheran Church

If the only words I ever pray are “thank you,”

that would be enough.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

By Paul Zach with The Porter’s Gate​

On the morning of Wednesday, June 3rd, my meditation with “Pray as You Go” (prayasyougo.org) began with this simple song:

Little did I know that same morning my beloved mother, Miriam L. Hinlicky, passed into eternal glory. Upon hearing the news and with tears in my eyes, I quietly said, “Thank you, mom. Thank you for being such an incredible blessing to me and so many others.”

As the days unfolded, I recalled her words at the close of each day we cared for her in our home, saying, “Thank you. Thank you for all you do for me.”

As the days rolled into weeks, I now say, “Thank you, dear friends and family, for your loving support.Thank you for your cards, flowers, consoling sentiments, and abiding presence during this time of grieving, which have meant so much.”

And, as eternity includes the now, to our dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the gift of life and love bestowed upon us by grace through faith in Him, I repeat these words with the deepest level of trust, “If the only words I ever pray are, “thank you,” that would be enough.”

I am forever deeply grateful,​

​Sharing in Christ’s ministry,

Pastor Wynemah +

​The Rev.  Wynemah​ Hinlicky