My Spring of 1981    Rev Ernie Mills

In January of 1981 I entered seminary at Duke Divinity School. The academic demands of graduate school presented me with tremendous challenges. Due to the medications I was taking at times it made it difficult to focus on reading assignments and daily lectures during class times. Fortunately, I came into contact with Professor Richard Goodling, a pastoral psychologist who agreed to meet with me in private sessions. Doctor Goodling listened with patience and understanding. One thing he said that is etched on my memory: Don’t ever forget what happened to you; mine it for the treasure it holds.