Saturday, February 21, 2009

Dearest God,

The weariness in my bones gave way as my daughter invited me for lunch and some time together. We ate a wonderful meal of hot soup and sandwiches as we watched the snow flakes fall from the sky. Then we drove to a shopping mall not far away. We wandered through a couple of stores, finally making a purchase in Ulta.

I have been so preoccupied with my work and personal issues for so long that I really haven't done a good job of caring for myself. Although I have only purchased perfume for myself once or twice during my 62 years, I decided to try some different fragrances. With no perfume sticks to use, I sprayed five different scents on my wrists and arms. I smelled like alcohol at first. But when I walked out with a purchase, I was very fragrant, the fruity, flowery smell nearly overcoming us in the car.

Four hours later we returned home and I felt as if I had been on a mini vacation. My daughter had helped lift my spirits and I sensed you were with us.

The sweet fragrance
of your presence
restores and renews me.
I may be
very low
at times
but your power
lifts me up.
I cannot
stay down forever.

Thank you, Andrea