2395 University Avenue, Suite 202, St. Paul, MN - 55114, 651-646-2854
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2395 University Avenue, Suite 202, St. Paul, MN - 55114, 651-646-2854 |
Judith created "The Soldiers Project" to support free, confidential unlimited therapy to veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan—and their families. Judith's story is definitely powerful. Judith is a psychiatrist who seeks to relieve the mental anguish many veterans experience after coming back from war. Knowing that a soldier's distress affects the entire family, she agreed to treat family members as well. Her organization provides many hours of free therapy. She has also won this years "2009 Purpose Prize." Judith turned her compassion into a very meaningful career. Please send SISTERS ONLINE other stories of "Remarkable Women."
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THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF SACRED HEART MONASTERY RICHARDTON, NORTH DAKOTA In 1997, after 15 years of research and consideration and much advice against it, the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery built two 62.5 kwh wind turbines, the first in North Dakota, which now provide about 50% of their electricity. Wind became a power source the monastery could no longer overlook. The technology had advanced considerably, yet when the Sisters ventured into the project they were seen as somewhat naive. Putting up the turbines and being a pioneer in this work was not a cake walk. There were many obstacles that had to be overcome and a lot of convincing had to take place. Whatever the results, they were committed to share them with anyone who was interested. Consequently, over the past ten years, they have had many people stop and ask questions or want classes. They have students, environmental groups, churches, schools, and businesses, among others, ask them about wind energy. The second reason for the interest in wind is that they are not just concerned about preserving the environment but in enhancing it. They see a lot of destruction to our environment and preservation of the environment is a major issue on American minds, as well as globally. They want to preserve natural resources for many generations. Wind energy is more environmentally friendly than most other sources of energy. It is also less controlled by fewer people. Wind is a resource they can obtain with out plowing big holes in the ground to access it, or destroy land in the process. It does not take away productive land. Wind energy does not produce the gasses that cause global warming. In the years since they pioneered wind energy in North Dakota, they are pleased to say it works! The wind energy industry has made major inroads into North Dakota in recent years. There are now numerous wind farms with more planned for the future. The sisters are delighted that the Spirit kept pushing them to pursue wind as an energy source. They are always looking at God's creation as the best resource given to them to manage with care; therefore, they hope in the future to update and possible even expand their involvement in the wind industry.
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