Sunday, August 7, 2011

Uplifted

A friend whose company for the weekend brought
laughter...lots and lots of it
encouragement and
motivation
an extra set of hands
wonderful ideas
mind-clearing
heart-to-heart conversations
boatloads of patience
relaxation

A church service with
words my mind needed in
hymns and
a sermon about Peter sinking
fixing eyes on Jesus
peace
the Lord's Supper
smiles and handshakes
a surprise hug
hints of the beginning of belonging
comfort
laughter

A grocery store run-in
smiles, greetings
a familiar face
still new but refreshed memories of names
kind words and hospitality
helpful hints
excitement for the year

An evening of
ice cream for dinner
productivity
locker tags
good music up loud
knowing tomorrow will be okay
looking forward to the fellowship with coworkers
being reassured it will all get done.

~"Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level." [-Alexander Haig]~

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