I just thought I'd write a few words today; life is so different than 3 years ago! My body was coming to a standstill as I had little blood to nourish it. Life was coming to a freezing halt as everything went on hold until better days. I feel so blessed to be shown amazing beauty in that stillness!
*Like grass coated with frost, I was insulated from harm in a protective environment of excellent care.
*Just as our breath is miraculously visible on a cold morning, I witnessed the hourly evidence of prayers spoken.
*At first impression there was monotony, but then I realized the copious shades of service, layering me with a contrast of health to my impending illness.*The silent moments allowed me the luxury of looking within, strengthening my roots, and stretching my listening abilities beyond my sight.
*Relying on stores of nurishment, I gained gratitude for all the preparations both spiritually and physically of myself and others.
*The hush of winter reminds you there is a spring coming soon, full of life and awakenings!
The winter for me is melting away. I feel the warmth and energy slowly piercing the fog of my brain and slowed body. Thank you for your patience with me, and thank you for your loving support. I am truly humbled when I think of all the lesson plans others created on my behalf; the time spent in notes, phone calls, and visits; the amounts of faith and care that were extended to me and my family; the schedules and needs that were rearranged to ease my burdens; the moments of focused listening to my thoughts...I thank you. These are feeble words, but heartfelt. I hope I can someday be that robin for you on your wintry day, reminding you that the climate will change soon.
