As a lifelong lover of musical theater, I have spent the last several years enjoying a subscription with my husband for “Broadway in Portland,” and I typically spend weeks before the show practicing along with the Spotify soundtrack. Why? So that I am fully ready to secretly live out my Broadway dreams as I sing my heart out from the comfort of my third-row balcony seat!

As many of you likely know, my term as chair ends next month. I will be passing the baton to the extremely competent, Dr. Sarah Rahkola. Sarah has been my “Vice Chair,” a term that we confirmed with her onboarding, and has served in this position extremely well. Sarah has been my wing woman in most everything I do and is an outstanding sounding board when decisions have been difficult. Sarah was there for me during personal orthopedic surgeries, when I had to take a break and did a fabulous job.

This letter is going to be about a subject I don’t normally delve into. It has to do with an early summer legal battle in the Supreme Court and the CMDA position against the use of mifepristone. It is good to know our organization is willing to take bold steps to protect the rights of the unborn and pregnant mothers.

So, I hope you enjoy a fabulous summer that might include a nice vacation, a staycation and a few good books to draw you close to the Lord while you appreciate His creation.