Sister Margaret Ebbing "What I hope for the future of the Community came to me a few weeks ago when I received an award where they also roasted and toasted me. Amidst the laughter I said to myself, 'Look how God was willing to use me.'"

"I've always had a strong belief in the Lord, and particularly now as I've been diagnosed with cancer. My mother's words to us come back to me "Now remember, darlings, God made you. God loves you and God will come and take us all home to be together some day."

"Somewhere I learned that it's when acceptance and giving meet that grace is extended to all those involved. That's so much my prayer now. God never allows us to have more than we can take. Jesus has never let me down. If we feel alone at times it's because we have perhaps walked away. Jesus never leaves. All I want is what God intends for me - to accept that and live one day at a time.

"What I hope for the future of the Community came to me a few weeks ago when I received an award where they also roasted and toasted me. Amidst the laughter I said to myself, "Look how God was willing to use me." Later the lines recited by St. Elizabeth Seton and St. Louise de Marillac in a playlet came back to me. They went something like this, "I had been looking at my life in one way. Then things changed. I held on to God and God created something new." That's how our foundresses lived and I see our Sisters continuing to live, entrusting all to God as we do our best in every good work."

Sister Margaret Ebbing served in nursing and health care administration for more than 30 years. She ministered among migrant workers, prison inmates, and the people of Africa. Known for her wonderful sense of humor and welcoming nature, she was a shining example of gracious acceptance of God's will. Margaret entered into eternal life on April 1, 2005.

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