Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Dearest God,

How do you take evil and turn it to good? How do you reshape hatred into love? How do you refashion your stubborn people?

Not only did I witness your transforming love today; I was drawn into its inner circle. We stepped into one another's arms after many years. "I love you..." I whispered. "I love you too", she said.

Our granddaughter had called to ask if my husband and I would meet her and her fiancee for lunch on their way to Iowa. We automatically said yes and were thrilled by the call. When they drove into the parking lot, we couldn't wait to get our arms around each other. I had the distinct sense that you were present, smiling.

Years of defining relationships a particular way that lifted up the negative rather than the whole of who we were, our grandchild stayed apart. Yet, as truth is being discovered bit by bit she has embraced us and expressed her great joy for the reunion.

As my hubby and I reflected upon the two and a half hour visit, we used the word "miracle" to describe our experience. As the four of us had shared together, we came to know and understand one another better. We talked about a common pain, the source of our misunderstanding, and we discussed how we might find a path to healing. With faith as our source and you as our guide, together we spoke the language of love.

Great Healer of the Soul,
who can mend
the wounds
of the heart?
No one but you!
You are
the salve,
the anointing power
that can
renew, reconcile,
and restore.
Today you
lavished us
with both.
We are overflowing
with joy.

Love always, Andrea