Are you ever in the middle of something and forget where you are, what you’re doing?
That’s been this last year.
Growth- sure, peace- sometimes, rest- not much.
I am thankful for the progress I’m making; this whole making my way in the world today (sounds like a song?) But it’s too easy to lose sight of that progress, the forest through the trees thing….
Life is still uncertain and the ride can be, well, difficult at times. I am fortunate to be blessed with great friends and family. I have all that I need. No gifts were necessary for this birthday but there were wonderful gifts: time spent, laughter, tears, hugs, coffee, wine, worship, music, faith…
Whenever I forget this I have only to look at their faces, those that I love and those who show me that they love me, to understand that the forest IS the trees and I am surrounded by the shadows, smells, breath and height of those around me and I am humbled by their generosity and by their embrace.
So, if I forget to tell you today or tomorrow or down the road this next year, I love you, I cherish you, I am grateful for you. G