Oh, yes the weather is beautiful, but I find myself allowing one sunny day to flow into the next without truly grasping the passing of time. As I wrote the date this morning, one of my youngsters proclaimed, “It’s almost Christmas!” And, yes, while palm trees sway…it is almost here! So, time moves on while I remain here in this beautiful place.
My students are growing. I wish you could come and spend some time with these wonderful developing boys and girls. They’ve been teaching me. Yes, I’ve learned about trust as I’ve watched one struggle with an issue I can only imagine! I’ve seen myself mirrored in their beautiful blues, browns and greens. My past struggles are there and I pray with them. I laugh with them. We sometimes cry together. And sometimes we are just plain silly. Oh, I love them so. Beautiful, that’s what they are!
At the end of the day it’s nice to escape to my quaint, little home. Yes, it feels like home now. Already these walls could tell stories of happy days and those not so happy, of beautiful times of commune with Jesus and times of struggle. There are memories here.
I’m developing friendships with some dear ladies and gentlemen here. I watched a dear lady lead someone to Jesus the other day. What a precious soul!
There is a longing for the familiar. I can’t wait to lay eyes on friends and family from home. To sit and chat with others where walls come down and we are ‘real.’
In the mean time, I jump on my Anne of Green Gables bike and I go to the ocean. I sit in that special spot where the sand almost works as a little stool. I revel in the beauty and splendor of our Creator! I sit and relax as I’m reminded of His faithfulness, His mercy, His love…ahhh!
4 comments:
What a beautiful post, Jo. I've really been missing you lately... Do you get to come home for Thanksgiving? Christmas?
I can see you sitting there on the sand... watching those majestic waves roll in and out.
Love you.
Does that little sandy spot have room for two? I've got a sawdust pile that we could sit on sometime. :)
Can't wait for Christmas friend.
Oh Jo! I felt like I was sitting beside you this morning and listening to you chat as I read your post. You are such an elegant writer and when you publish an amazing fictional book someday, I'll be the first one to buy it. I'm serious. You should write. I've always thought that, but never told you.
I was thinking about calling you last night. Did you decide on Thanksgiving? (No pressure.)
I miss you dear friend.
I loved reading this Jo - such a peaceful post. I especially enjoyed the part about your students. I'm so glad that they have become a blessing to you. :)
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