Transition Ceremony

[V M]

I could be wrong, but I think Barbie may be referring to the wall hanging behind you in the church photo 

[SusanKG]

I'm not a bit religious, but neither do I harbor any animosity toward any organized religion that does not preach bigotry. Religion does not work for me, but obviously does for many. Kate, you are so lucky to have found one that's a keeper, one that comes close to balancing out the hate-based corrupted faiths seeking chastity - in other people. Congratulations on your acceptance, and congratulations to your church for being accepting.

SusanKG

[barbie]

That's interesting, Barbie.  I bought it from the artist (a local woman evidently of European extraction).  She told me that it meant "courage."  One of my friends reads Chinese and declined to read it, saying it was too stylized.  As it turned out, I bought it shortly before I began coming out and my transition.  "Blessing" works, too.

- Kate

Oh. I meant the Chinese character printed in the right side in the photo.

The above accesorry mimics a character of oracle bone of the Shang dynasty. Its meaning is fish, as it look like it.

Barbie~~

[justmeinoz]

That was very moving Kate, and brought a tear to my eye.  It is wonderful that you have found such a loving and supportive congregation.