Monday, October 8, 2018

Dearest God,

How sweet is faith that binds us together!  Yesterday I arrived at Aunt Jeanne's, my 94-year-old aunt.  Bent far over from osteoporosis, I bent down to give her a kiss and hug.  I carried in my luggage, a hymnal and a box of home-canned vegetables, fruits and jams.  I couldn't wait to spend time with this spiritual mentor.

In minutes we were talking about you, about faith and the great joy of all you give.  At lunch I prayed holding hands.  At dinner I told her it was her turn.  I listened as she offered a heavenly sigh and then gave thanks.  We reminisced about the past, nearly 50 years ago when her daughter and my favorite cousin Donna, she and I got together to sing songs you had given to us.  We learned each other's songs, prayed. laughed in the spirit, worshiped and shared great fun together.  As we contemplated your goodness tears welled and we praised once again.

You are God;
there is none
like you.
Joy is ours
when you
bless us
with spiritual friends.
Thank you
for today's
mighty blessing.

Love always, Andrea