A Life of Faith, Sacrifice & Service

Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast

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In this episode, Kathy Wickham shares her life story, reflecting on her Catholic upbringing, the sacrifices made for her education, and her journey from nursing aspirations to a fulfilling 53-year marriage. Kathy recounts how her spiritual journey evolved over the years, with moments of doubt and growth, emphasizing the importance of faith, spiritual direction, and community service. She offers insights into her role as a catechist and nurse, her discernment process with the Daughters of St. Francis de Sales, and the enduring support of her family. Kathy's story is one of resilience, faith, and dedication, offering valuable lessons on living a life of purpose and grace.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Kathy Wickham
00:17 Early Life and Catholic Upbringing
01:09 Transition to Catholic School
03:49 High School Years and Family Sacrifices
06:00 Post-High School Decisions and Marriage
09:36 Life as a Medical Transcriptionist and Nursing Career
14:03 Spiritual Journey and Nursing as a Vocation
20:36 Role as a Catechist and Spiritual Direction
27:44 Aspirantship and Salesian Spirituality
31:06 Living the Faith and Final Reflections

This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond.
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Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

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1. Introduction and Welcoming Kathy Wickham (00:00:00)

2. Early Life and Catholic Upbringing (00:00:17)

3. Transition to Catholic School (00:01:09)

4. High School Years and Family Sacrifices (00:03:49)

5. Post-High School Decisions and Marriage (00:06:00)

6. Life as a Medical Transcriptionist and Nursing Career (00:09:36)

7. Spiritual Journey and Nursing as a Vocation (00:14:03)

8. Role as a Catechist and Spiritual Direction (00:20:36)

9. Aspirantship and Salesian Spirituality (00:27:44)

10. Living the Faith and Final Reflections (00:31:06)