February 20, 2024
The BA Blog
In a letter to Mary Beecher Longyear dated January 15, 1905, Mary Baker Eddy wrote: “‘Our cause demands a wider circle of means for the ends of philanthropy and charity, and better qualifications for practical purposes. This latter lack in students of Christian Science is a great hindrance to our cause and it must be met and mastered. The students need to be qualified so that under the fire of mortal mind they can stand, and “having done all, to stand” (St. Paul)’” (“The Christian Science Benevolent Association,” Christian Science Sentinel, October 7, 1916).
For more than four decades, Kathy Glover has stood with unwavering fidelity to her calling to represent herself as a Christian Science nurse, and for the last twenty-two years, stalwart in the post as Director of Christian Science Nursing here at the BA. Her abiding dedication to supporting healing and devotion to being in full accord with the high standard of Christian Science nursing has immeasurably blessed those entrusted to her care.
Her keen assessment skills and love for others extend beyond patient care to tenderly meeting the needs of all. Every staff member feels her outstretched hands whether working side by side and supporting them in their ministry, celebrating their accomplishments, or uplifting, steadying, and encouraging them.
We will miss her Texas accent and her “y’all”; we will miss her laughter that peals from her office and bursts into the hallways. We will miss her tender smile and gentle touch and… her brownies! Perhaps one of the things that we will miss the most is her beautiful voice that kindles comfort and inspires hope. Gratefully, the soft refrain of her music will continue to resound in our hearts through her beautiful recordings.
Kathy has been a light in the field of Christian Science nursing, letting her example shine with the reflected light of God to those needing it most as they demonstrate freedom, spiritual dominion, and healing. She has also illumined the path for others as they fulfill their calling in this holy work of Christian Science nursing so they too, can stand.
We trust that as Kathy retires, she will hear the praise so well deserved: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).
Kathy Glover is retiring from the post of Director of Christian Science Nursing at the BA this month, and Caitlin Sheasley is stepping into this important role. We are deeply grateful to both Kathy and Caitlin for their wonderful depth and breadth of experience in Christian Science nursing.
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Congratulations and best wishes, Kathy! So grateful for your service to the Christian Science nursing ministry over many years. Wade says hello and congrats too!
Much love and a big Texas hug,
Carol Wolfe
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Dear dear Kathy, There are no words to express the depth of my gratitude for the privilege of meeting and knowing you. Your faithful love for God and man; the teachings, practice, and Cause of Christian Science; and Christian Science nursing expressed in daily, countless, loving ways speaks volumes. Thank you for all you are and all you did when our paths crossed. I rejoice to know that you do, indeed, hear your Father’s, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). With love and deepest gratitude, Diane
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Dear Caitlin, How lovely to learn of your new position! Loving God most (Misc. 100) has well prepared you to serve the Cause of Christian Science and the Christian Science Benevolent Association as the Director of Christian Science Nursing at the B.A. I rejoice in the seamless continuity of Christliness expressed as you assume your new duties. With love and great gratitude, Diane
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Thank you dear Kathy, for your love, caring, dedication, harmony (musically as well as in nursing), joy and dedication. So grateful for all you’ve shared with our family over the years. ❤️
Love & hugs as you re-tire !
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Thank you Kathy for your dedication to the ministry of Christian Science nursing. You are a shining light and have no doubt inspired many others to join this holy ministry. With much appreciation and love, Sharon
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Dear Kathy,
You have been such a blessing to the B.A. for all these years. Enjoy your new adventures!
Much love
Clementine
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Thank you, Kathy, for your work that has blessed so many! Wishing you all the best as you continue to be about our Father’s business in new ways. Big hugs.
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Hi Kathy, thank you for your dedicated service to Christian Science nursing. I am so happy to have visited you in Boston and to have the blessing of you and Char Beck sing your beautiful music to me! Much love and hugs from Bea from Texas!
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Your more than four decades of Christian Science nursing reflect a life devoted to love in action. You have always been one of the most compassionate and spiritually grounded people I know. Those who came under your care were not only tended with skill but also with genuine tenderness and grace.
I can easily imagine how often your beautiful singing voice must have brought comfort and peace to those you served. What a gift you have been to so many. Congratulations on a truly meaningful career and a legacy of love.
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Dear Kathy, You were my guide, the shining light, on my path to Journal listing, at The Leaves,
ever so long ago. You were the embodiment of Christian Science Nursing, an example of what
embracing this divine service to God and man brings to us. Thank you then. Thank you now!
I wish you all happiness, all blessings, on your new path ahead. Love and appreciation to you,
Gail
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Dear Kathy: so many years of dedication and love in the service of others. Thank you so much. You have blessed so many as they discovered the joy of Christian Science nursing and touched so many on their path to healing. Much love and gratitude. Lesley
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