Pastor Pens Short Stories with a Huge Message
‘when I started thinking about my life, I saw the gifts of so many people that contributed to the directions I went’
Do you think your life is interesting enough to write about? Many may think the answer to that question is yes. However, not all of us have the skills, time, and motivation to make it happen. A new memoir by Rev. Sandee Kosmo, an Eau Claire pastor, has taken the form of 150 short stories sharing all sorts of things from her life.
Clinging to the Spirit’s Feathers is a book that contains stories about “That Wisconsin Peach Tree,” “A Tale of Two Churches,” and even “Being a Woman Pastor.” They range from recent adventures all the way back to when Kosmo was a little girl, remembering and collecting details along the way with the help of her mother.
“My first love has always been writing, I find joy putting events to words,” Kosmo said. “I decided I needed to record how I evolved into a journalist/writer, then into ordained ministry and how my life all came together.” Baring soul and the deep avenues of your life is never easy, but Kosmo’s stories flourish.
The use of 150 short stories to tell Kosmo’s tale was completely intentional. The fact that the stories only take up a page or two makes the content digestible in shorter spurts, or easily readable in one big chunk. The writing is captivating and makes the reader feel as though they are experiencing things with Kosmo.
Writing a memoir comes with many trials and tribulations along the way. “I struggled with how much to share,” Kosmo said. With deeper, hard cutting stories about illness, death, and family trauma, Kosmo shares what others might be afraid to with honor and pride. Through fire, flood, and faith, Kosmo shows it all.
Want to read this amazing collection of short stories? Copies are available at The Local Store (205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire) or by emailing the author at skosmo14@msn.com.
