Friday, January 29, 2010

Dearest God,

I sat by the hospital bed holding her little four-year-old hand. Lucy was back in the hospital severely dehydrated from the flu. The third time this year, her little body just doesn't seem to be able to get over it by herself.

What I know is that in a few days she will be back to her old self filled with energy and zest for life. She will run and play, on occasion stealing her brother's toy. She will fill us with laughter, hug us and remind us that she loves us.

Such moments, O Lord, remind me how you care for every detail of our lives. Your concern for little Lucy is as great as starving children in Haiti. The difference is that Lucy will recover because she has a warm home filled with food, a comfortable bed, clean water, antibiotics, and parents and siblings who love her and will provide for her needs.

As I reflect upon all the suffering in Haiti, how I wish every child, teen and adult could have the same advantages as my grandchild. How I wish all people were safe and secure, loved and cared for. How I wish, dear God.

Hold us all
in your care,
Gracious God.
Remind us
who have
to give
to those who
have not.
Teach us
the ways
of community,
loving and caring
for one another.
Lead us
to compassion,
grace and mercy
as we
are lead
to one another,
I pray.

Love, Andrea