Sunday, December 22, 2024

Dear God,

Twenty-seven years ago on this day I lay on my couch in pain. Two biopsies had revealed breast cancer.  Because the cancer was very deep, they really had to dig to get what they wanted.  I was feeling frightened, worried and burdened down.  All I could do was pray, trust and lean into my faith.

What a difficult time that was!  I thought I might die.  Like Advent waiting, I too had to wait for surgery that was scheduled for the day following Christmas.  As each hour passed by I looked for signs of your living presence.  I found it in those who waited with me.  It was in the lovely Christmas tree adorned only with tiny white lights.  I felt it in the beautiful LLadro angel given to me two days early.  Everywhere I looked, I saw you waiting too.

Thank you,

Holy God,

for the 

wondrous gift

of your

living presence.

We never

have to 

look far

to find you.

Thank you

for all

the extra years

you have

given me.

Yours, Andrea