Covenant Spiritual Director Spotlight

Meet Cindy Henderson

Hello Friends,
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About 12 years ago I began Class 4 of the Charis Spiritual Direction training. The year before I had just taken early retirement from a 35-year career in executive communications to take care of my husband, who had Alzheimer's. I did a lot of discerning before signing up for Charis because that wasn't the purpose of retiring early. I soon discovered it not only deepened my spiritual walk, but it gave me the peace and strength I needed to be a better caregiver. As always, God knew what was best for me.

After Carl passed, my grown daughter and I took several trips together, including one to the Holy Land, which had always been my dream. Life began to return to somewhat normal, whatever that is! I rejoined a couple of choirs, which is another passion, and life was good. Then, two years ago, the lymphoma which had been dormant for 20 years, "roared it's ugly head." When the chemo treatments didn't work, my only option was a stem cell transplant. It's been a year now, and I'm feeling good, and receiving excellent results. I'm so very thankful for my "new lease on life," as I describe it.

I recently moved to Brenham, Texas, where my brother and sister-in-law live. We enjoy movies, music and gardening, and I'm only an hour away from my daughter and MD Anderson, for checkups. I've even joined a church choir! I've also begun training to be a CanCare support volunteer, to provide emotional support for other cancer patients and their loved ones. I know my spiritual director training will be invaluable.

I joined The Gathered Community shortly after graduating Charis, and began editing the monthly ENews. I currently serve on the Extended Leadership Team, and find so much companionship and encouragement through the various retreats and programs offered both by and beyond TGC.

Shared in the August 2026 ENewsletter
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