wonder

Wow, it's been almost a month. sorry to those who are checking in to only find the same entry for the past month. it's been a hectic few weeks...hectic good and bad.

the retirement home job ended two weeks ago. I was entirely caught by surprise by how much I loved that job. Adoption has always been my great love, ever since I was a child. But, entering the world of elderly folks brought home how much I enjoy spending time with them and a passion has grown for their rights as human beings. Through that position I caught a glimpse of the loneliness idleness can evoke. What are we if we are not producing for our community? what value do we have if our efforts are more breathing and sleeping, instead of working and creating world change? I am reminded of a most significant book regarding these thoughts...written by one of my heroes, Henri Nouwen, the book is called,"Adam". If you have not read it, do. He shares his insights into caring for those who outwardly seem useless to our society, yet inwardly hold riches yet discovered and profound for those willing to seek them.

This book was read to me and three others as we discovered our own journey down the coast of Seattle, Oregon and California. Hearing the words of Henri spoken by a beautiful Norwegian woman was a gift I still unwrap, over and over again. These gifts are ours to keep.

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desire of your heart.