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A Canon’s Brush with Death

The Rev. Canon Virginia Carol Doctor, ordained in the Diocese of Alaska in 2001, now works in indigenous ministry for the Anglican Church of Canada. The Canadian church reports on her struggle with a life-threatening illness:

Hospitalized since mid-July, Ginny expects to recover fully, but it is a long, slow road. Her weekly reflections can be seen online as Ginny’s Journey. In them she reveals what she has learned from this period of crisis and reflects that her faith has been strengthened by the support and prayers of Anglicans all over the world.

… Ginny hopes to start an online conversation with others who are experiencing similar journeys and she asks all of us to pray for all those who are struggling on a road to healing.

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