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.
I am reminded of a book that was written by one of my heroes, Henri Nouwen, 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 that are profound for those willing to seek them. This book was read to me and three others as we drove from Seattle to Anaheim...a journey of discovery for each of us. Hearing the words of Henri spoken by a beautiful Norwegian woman was a gift I still unwrap, over and over again. Thank God these gifts are ours to keep.
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. (my paraphrase)
2 comments:
Much aloha to you! Let's hang out soon and wonderful to read your post.
Colleen
Yes, that book was amazing. Last weekend I saw the movie "A lot like love" - parts of the movie is from California (in a car), and seeing that landscape made two of us almost heard a Norwegian-English voice reading Adam again. That book and the landscape of California will probably always be linked for me!
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