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Trusting
Ok, ok – I admit it, I like to have understanding of what is happening when. How will things play out? What is next? Are things in order? Sometimes I want things to be known immediately. Alright, almost always I want to know things immediately. A friend of mine says I’m a “ready, fire, aim” person in some things. I suppose he is right. Today, however, as I sit in the cool of my living room (thank heaven for air conditioning!), I realize that this whole trusting business with God is important. I was reading a post by Chris Tiegreen today, and this caught my eye. The topic is about…
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Hold On
Anyone who knows me at all will tell you that I’m energetic and want things done now. NOW – do you hear me? Now! This persistent behavior at times hinders my ability to be patient. Patience is not one of my “out front” attributes – and I confess this with chagrin. In some things, I’m very patient – for instance with my plants. I love them, coddle them, feed them and love watching them unfold in their time and season. Each variety has its own clock, its own program it dances to – and yes, I mean dance. Just look how they position themselves as they grow. It’s a botanical…
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Treasured Days
Many moments, smiles, tears, laughter and love…the memories of my Mom are strong this evening. I suppose it’s because Mother’s Day is tomorrow. I discovered that I still have text messages from her on my phone. It was a treasured find. Some asked if I was okay – one asked me to call her because she needed a little TLC. How I wish I could hit the “dial” command and hear her voice again. A hug would be awfully nice, too. I’m not maudlin or gloomy right now – merely remembering some lovely times we shared. I also received an amazing photo of my Dad from my cousin this week. It…
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You Go First
There is comfort in following a recognized trail, a familiar road. There is also excitement in forging unchartered paths and getting to experience new things. Both have advantages, don’t they? Think of the comfort of coming up your driveway after a long day. The lights are on inside, beckoning you to go in. You are home, and it feels good. Then, there is your first glimpse of something as spectacular as the Rocky Mountains or a sapphire-blue wave crashing onto the black lava rocks in Hawaii. Some visions etch themselves deeply into our memory because they are new and unfamiliar. I’m sure you have certain recollections of your own. As…
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Unexpected Gifts
Have you ever really had to wait? There are different kinds of waiting, you know. Here are a few off the top of my head… There is the kind of waiting in the “waiting room” of a surgical center to hear the report on the condition of a loved one. This one is grueling! There is the expectation of a grade on a test or an audition. Your heart is pounding, there are shivers coursing over your body as the results are revealed. There are the weeks and months of an expectant mother anticipating the arrival of her newborn. And there is the steady tread of trusting, walking and waiting…
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In the Wind
The wind was whistling in the eaves and howling in the chimney. Frequently the windows rattled and bowed at the onslaught. Although the sky was a stunning blue, the elements sounded as though a terrific storm was underway. It was the sound of war. She bowed her head, praying, knowing that just beyond her eye’s reach, there waged the clash of the ages. For months it had been working up to this. First the fear and panic as the world was told of a pandemic. Next, the lockdowns and financial hardships. Businesses closed. People were let go from their jobs. Prices began a dizzying spiral upward. Food, fuel, staples all…
