Greetings Dear Mother,
As previously mentioned my trial companions were injured and required my aid in stabilizing the wound. Sadly my ability to heal is not yet strong enough to replace the hand that Gunnar lost. Fortunately we devised an alternative form of treatment that we discussed thoroughly through the phone technology that my companions spoke about extensively. Gunnar did not formally embark on a pilgrimage but...would it be too forward to call him a neophyte Mother? I am unsure of the standards I wish to put in place for such events and the designation of first official follower is a decision not made lightly.
As such, I decided to consider his journey a mere visit instead, with his generosity being rewarded with my blessing. I was able to reinforce the trace of my essence remaining within the wound and create a rudimentary prosthetic. When the ceremony was complete we exchanged kind words and parted ways.
It comes to mind that I should construct an alter or sanctuary for the purposes of rewarding pilgrimages and offerings with blessings. Completing the ceremony while in the comfort of my home was convenient but was not an appropriate location for such a sacred bestowal.