Saturday, October 6, 2018

Dear God,

Today I thought of women who have been great blessings in my life.  I thought of my dear grandmother Lois who was the epitome of love and grace.  From my earliest remembrances she spilled her love out onto me.  When I was little I used to look up to see her smiling face.  When I grew up I still had to look up because she was the full stature of kindness.  Her faith made me want what she had.  She always took me a little closer to Jesus.  I loved her for that.

I thought of my aunts, special ladies who were mothers and homemakers.  As cooks they were the best.  But more than that, they drew me in.  I watched them as they exhibited love for us many kids in the family.  We were one of theirs when we got together.  Their inclusion always made me feel loved and welcomed.

I thought of courageous women I have known who fought inner battles with faith and came out victoriously as stronger, more confident and secure.  With faith as their great resource they overcame many obstacles, deep hurts and struggles.  Their bravery helped me find my own.

All these women were blessings because you placed them in my lives.  You made us family by weaving us together through blood and adoption.  Whenever I reflect on blessings, I always look back to you, author of every blessing.

Thank you,
Loving God,
for blessing
my life
with special people.
Thank you
for faith
that opens eyes
to all
that is good
around me.
Thank you
for love
that keeps
on growing.

Love, Andrea