Retired Deaconess Says `Thanks for the Witness”

Betsy K. Ewing, a retired United Methodist deaconess now residing at United Methodist Women-supported Brooks-Howell Home in Asheville, N.C., received one of the prayer shawls made by United Methodist Women members for the May 2006 in Anaheim, Calif. Following is an excerpt from Ms. Ewing’s thank-you letter:

A few days ago, the U.S. Postal Service delivered to me a most interesting package from “The Women’s Division, Room 1504.” Upon opening it, I was somewhat overcome when I read the enclosed card and the message it conveyed.

I laid aside my question, “Why me?” and gave thanks for the witness of United Methodist Women, the organization that has given direction and support to the path I have traveled since belonging to the girls Circle of the Woman’s Missionary Society in the church in which I grew up in Louisville, Ky.

The words “wrapped in love and in prayer” have and do continue to describe the influence, opportunities, support and impact upon my life provided by the women whose purpose has been and is mission.

Peace and Love,

Betsy K. Ewing