i hope my words are strange and wondrous,

like kisses that quiet all things superfluous,

so that we can all stop and

listen

reading week is now begun.

God is good.

he truly is.

retreat didn't live up to expectation because i didn't have any.

instead, what i got was 3 days of laughter, tears and family.

of great music, bad health, and a breathless snowy landscape.

i am amazed,

by the people who unexpectedly brought me comfort,

who shared love and care.

by acceptance.

this is what it is meant to be.

this is true fellowship in the family of Christ.

this is what i pray you can find,

to renew your heart.

just as it has renewed mine.

and if i know anything about you,

in a few years, i'll see you walk down the path

and become like the ones that have already gone.

and grown.

because you belong in the family

and the family prays for you.