Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Dear God,

Did you know this is our 1800th letter to each other? When we began our communion in 2005 I was embarking on a venture to find fresh signs of your presence. It was all your idea and I simply followed along. As I journeyed to New Mexico and then to France, Italy, Ghana, England and Maine, I found imprints, footprints, and handprints all along the way. I never carried a smile so long and so far. I remember at several points saying, "Lord, I am overwhelmed with so much goodness!"

I am intrigued by the journey of faith. It seems that daily I find new buds and blossoms of faith. I do not have to search under rocks to find evidence of your presence although I have lifted heavy weights and discovered you waiting there for me. Why would I want to miss a day in my search?

The intimate bond we made in my earliest days on earth has never been broken and oh my, how I celebrate your sweet gift of grace. That does not mean I have been perfect or that I did not need disciplining correction along the way. You and I both know the truth about me; yet, just as a mother provides milk for her baby, so have you fed me.

As I write you today, I am full of gratitude, love, devotion and appreciation. I cannot imagine my existence without you.

Holy, Holy, Holy
is your name,
God Above All Gods.
May all glory
be yours
now and forever.
Let all
the earth
sing out
your praise!
Let the
stars, moon
and sun
brilliantly shine forth
in thanksgiving!
Let every child
of the
Heavenly Parent
cry out
with rejoicing,
"You are God;
there is none
like you.
We offer you
our love
and devotion,
Master Creator,
Lord of Life!"

Love always, Andrea