Imagine a glorious spring afternoon, blossom, bird song, a new building, a renewed impulse, music, poetry and people…
The past celebrated…
The future anticipated…
From Joan Salter’s first clients to one of Bettye’s most recent we heard the story of the Gabriel work. And in between the nurturing of the work and support by the Gabriel trustees and others.
This was the celebration to mark the refounding of the Gabriel work on September 1st 2007 in the new Movement room at the Michael Centre. Approximately 100 people gathered to witness and share in this event: former Gabriel Baby Centre parents, new Gabriel centre parents (many with babes-in-arms), as well as friends of Joan’s and Bettye’s.
Joan’s work and contribution was acknowledged with sincere gratitude and the seeds of the new Gabriel work welcomed.
What inspiring music interspersed the presentations! And a blessing on the new Gabriel work concluded the more formal part of the afternoon. There followed a wonderful afternoon tea with everyone milling around the Michael Centre gardens.