Writing a few thank you notes tonight….in keeping up with another longing to conquer inside of me…following up with people, & sending a thank you!¬† I know it’s valuable and meaningful to actually sit down and write a few notes to people, put a stamp on it and send it out.¬† I think I’m wired so electronically – I’ve forgotten the ever importance of the pen.¬† However, I do adore the feeling of a new leather or wirebound journal in my hands, blank with a great uni-ball fine point pen.¬† It’s like potential harbored in my hands, a journey to be held, not yet explored.¬† Looking back at some of the journals I have kept and worn out, they are tattered with times gone by.¬† Memories that are quickly fading.¬† So I really love the anticipation of life ahead with a soft mix of the nostalgia of what is behind.
Back to Point.¬† Tonight I penned a few notes of cherished thanks to some who have journeyed with us this past year.¬† Over the mountains and valleys of this year – however the course may have lead – they were there.¬† God appointed, fashioned for this experience, one that only He knows the hows and whys of where it has taken us.¬† As I thought about the shear magnitude of what it means to work and live and interact with the same people each day for a year, I’m stirred by the change that takes place when we encounter relationships like this.¬† It’s like a metamorphis of sorts that takes place when we share so much of who we are with people, we share our time, our space our love and live.¬† We affect them, they affect us.¬† No matter what we expect, something will always change.¬† The bible says “Daughters, – Guard your hearts for it is the well spring of life.”¬† It is vitally important that we guard the relationships in our life, because our heart – that is the wellspring.¬† It can be pollulted or refined, depending on our environment. I choose life!
Thinking back to those that we encountered this year, the Lord gave me a scripture to best sum my heart of thanks for their provision and support this past year, Phil 1:3-6…”I thank God each time I think of you…”
Keith and I truly will thank God each time we think of them.¬† I feel like we are on “Paul’s Road” now – moving from faith to faith, reaching the church, challenging the core – seeking growth, spirit and truth, life and change.¬† Now we are on the road again, rejoicing in what lays ahead.