Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Dear God,

It is a marvel to me how a simple object can bring sweet memories.  When lonely I can peer over into the china cupboard and find there an antidote to my condition.

I have dishes that belonged to three aunts, mother, two grandmothers, former grandmother-in-law, cousin, and friends.  If I am patient and allow memories to rise, this dining room is filled with laughter, love and stories.  I love what belonged to family memories.  They bring comfort, joy and even mercy.  

All these generous loved ones gave me so much.  They blessed me with their presence, their hope and their kindness.  They challenged me to be a better person by the lives they lived.  They provided sustenance when I was lacking in anything.  They taught me about you and faith and how to live a life where faith informed daily living.  They offered me unconditional love every time I was with them.  They made me rich.

Living God,

you are always

in our midst.

You speak

in countless

many ways.

You touch

and hold us

in every situation.

You teach us

life lessons.

You bless us

through others.

Thank you.

Yours, Andrea