Friday, July 15, 2022

Dear God,

Sometimes hopes, wishes and dreams live only in our minds.  We may want more but until we open the door to possibilities, we shall never make any real.

When I decided to fly home for ten days, I decided to make every one of these real for me.  At the same time I realized I would need to trust you leading me to special time with family and friends.  I could not believe each one said yes.  For nine of those days you brought very special people to me, children, grandchildren, cousins and friends.  Every day was filled with joy, laughter and remembering.  

What I learned is this:  Hopes, wishes and dreams can become realities when we trust in you to help us connect.  When we lean into you, when we ask for your guidance and when we trust you, our lives can open to many possibilities.  And the beautiful thing is those things we want become even more valuable gifts when your handprint is upon each one.  There is so much more for which to give thanks and praise.

Holy Father,

thank you

for the gifts

of my family

and friends.

You touched

my heart

so deeply.

I felt

not only

the love

of special ones

but also

of you.

Yours, Andrea