Saturday, August 23, 2008

Dear God,

We hid behind each other to surprise my granddaughter when she stepped off the bus. Imagine hiding behind a three year old, a two year old, and an eight year old. When she walked out of the bus and onto the pavement, a smile spread wide across her face. She ran right over and threw her arms around my hips. I’d been missing for a month on vacation.

I looked into the eyes of my granddaughter and realized once again how blessed I am. This seven year old grandchild is growing up, finding her way, learning about life and she is including me in her adventure.

She has asked me questions about you. She doesn’t go to church but really enjoys it when she does go. She wants to know about important matters.

This child’s quest for faith challenges me to walk a little closer with you. The purity of her questions inspires me to be real about my walk of faith. In the course of her questions, I refine my own.

You have given me yet another sign of your love through this child. As I gaze into her eyes, I see the beginnings of faith and I want to cultivate that faith with you. I want to be a witness to her life. I want to be honest about my own questions and reveal my own experiences of wonder and amazement. The spiritual world that you have shown me is one I want to share with my grandchild. Yet, another blessing.

You are full
of love,
dear God.
You reveal yourself
in so many ways.
I see eyes
of love
when I gaze
into the eyes
of my grandchild.
The hug
in front
of her little friends
is so like you,
offering love
in the midst
of others.
Thank you
for the gift,
O God;
thank you
for the gift.

Love, Andrea