Letter from Isabel Docampo

 

October 2, 2007

Dear ATFE Friends,

Thank you so very much for your outpouring of concern, cards, flowers, letters and phone calls throughout the summer when I underwent a cancer diagnosis and two surgeries. I cannot truly capture in words how much your outreach affected my spirit, and consequently, my ability to heal. Yet, I will try to communicate as best as I can my gratitude and that of my family.

ATFE has always been one of the ‘perks’ of my work and since my very first Biennial in Vancouver, I have considered myself truly fortunate to be a part of this fine organization. So many of you have been patient and went out of your way to not only welcome me to theological field education but to mentor me. Now I feel doubly blessed having received your generous and genuine pastoral care. I know how busy your lives are with students beckoning you every which way.

I am back to work – easing in. My colleagues at Perkins, Bill Bryan, Tom Spann and Barry Hughes, are generously giving me the time I need to rest and work. Recovery will take a year, my doctor says. I am grateful for life and look forward to seeing you all again at the next ATFE Biennial in Atlanta.

With much, much appreciation,

Isabel Noelia Docampo