We have known the State of NC would be coming soon to repair the bridge on Reasonover Road. The girls, Kyliegh and Annara are growing like weeds and are beautiful lights here at Terra Nova.Ĭharlene and I have purchased a beautiful property right down the road from Terra Nova so that we may continue to grow our Native Equestrian Program. Alisha is in her final semester of a Pharmacy Tech program and is doing very well with this career path. She mans the phones and handles all the day to day requirements of managing a not for profit Light Center. Lianne Starnes, holds our office and staff together. Many of the structures and repairs here at Terra Nova have been built by Troy and he continues to play a role in our projects. Many of you remember Troy, who has been here at Terra Nova since the beginning, he has moved into the main Lodge with Lianne. Dale is also a vital member of the Cedar Mountain Fire Department and we are grateful to have him here for EMT and other emergencies.
He has been a great help this year in getting our aging pipes and plumbing up to date. Dale Oestman continues to help here at Terra Nova with maintenance and fixing equipment. She is living in the Eagles Nest cabin here at Terra Nova and is a welcoming energy to our guests. Indeed this work is not for the feint of heart and Debbie has proven to be a competent, consistent energy with a willing mind to move forward despite uncertainties. God blessed Terra Nova with a powerful set of hands and steady energy when Debbie Oakley joined our team. Water in the Hideaway, burst pipes, broken equipment and a multitude of labor intensive tasks that we all set about tending to. This past Spring arrived with many challenges. The crystals in our Chapel record the essence and presence of each Soul and bless for all time the beautiful matrix that would bring your light this way.
Our guest speakers who traveled to our little lighthouse on the mountain to speak and share wisdom, leave a trail of wisdom and words that will forever be coded into this sacred space. In the stillness of these winter months you can hear the birthday songs and rhythms from drum circles, the laughter and tender tears we have all shared. This year our beautiful Chapel has been the venue for several weddings, too many funerals, christening and listening sessions where in silence we wait on that inner voice each one of us has. Whether it is a Sunday or any other day our practice, prayers and presence in the chapel at Terra Nova has built up a beautiful energy many call Sacred Space. Many people find their way to our chapel and feel instantly that “ surely the presence of the Lord is in this place“. Lianne Starnes and I, hold true to the covenant “ keep with me this hour“. Our commitment to continuing is strong and unshakable. Each Sunday at 11 am we come together to weigh and consider different aspects of this Spiritual journey we are all on together. It has been a true blessing to share Sunday Services in our beautiful Chapel here at Terra Nova. Pot Luck Sunday is the second Sunday of every month and everyone is welcome. This is a wonderful time for all of us to try different tastes and be together for a time of fellowship and sharing. We continue our traditional pot luck Sunday service where we share delicious plates of our best culinary efforts. And arrive they did! This year gave us great hope when friends old and new arrived and gave selflessly of their time, talents and teachings. Our beloved Marian stated with great confidence that after her transition the right people would hear the call and would come to hold this Sacred ground. Without our volunteers and supporters we would not still be standing, stronger than ever.
Looking back gives us an opportunity to thank all those who arrived and lent a hand to help keep this Lighthouse burning bright. A year where many astonishing events would unfold like pages from a dream. 2018 was indeed a master number year, an 11 year. As we come to the end of this year 2018, we wanted to take a minute to share an incredible 12 months.
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