A Beautiful and Gloomy Day
I walked outside this morning and was greeted by the strong floral smell of the wild honey suckle that commanded my attention. Today was one of those days when everything seemed docile and peaceful. Even though the sky was gray and the rain was falling everything seemed bright and beautiful. The grass was so much greener and the trees stood like they were higher than the clouds. All I could hear were the birds. Normally I would hear nothing but the traffic that goes by our house, but today was different. I am not sure why today had me captivated. Typically it is the sun that would move my spirit. Maybe it is just that days like today are taken for granted…I don’t know, but today I don’t mind the rain. I am enjoying the stillness, the peacefulness and that strong smell of honeysuckle. I don’t have the need to rush…just the kind of day to take my time…to slow down and listen to the world around me. Our lives don’t have to be so complicated. We just make it that way. I don’t know if I’ll feel this way tomorrow, but I will certainly be swept away by this day and just take it for what it is. Simplicity at its best.
This is the perfect process. Each step I take in my day is a step I am suppose to take and as I walk I will walk proudly because I know that my God is with me. He helps guide me as I learn MY WAY. God does not punish me. I punish myself. Why is it so difficult to accept the simplicity of it all? The connection we have with each other that we deny ourselves…why? When I look into the face of a stranger I often wonder what it is that draws me to them? Is it that I am staring into the face of God? So, do I talk to them or do I just let them pass by never knowing what I could have learned? What would it be like if we never let those moments pass us by?
I do believe that Angels live among us. I believe they are here to help remind us that we are all God’s children. No need to fear God. His love and beauty is in everyone and everything…even in the gloomy days we can see him.
During my Dad’s final days in this life he said to me, "I am excited to find out what is next." It made me wonder, will I be excited? I was inspired by what he said. He had no fear and he never waivered from his faith of a perfect process. If he wasn’t afraid then why should I? He would often say, "IT IS SO SIMPLE MINDY, " and when he took his final breath we knew he was with God. It was the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed.
So, while my little girl sleeps silently tonight and nestles tightly in her blankets I know that my God and my Dad are watching over her. I will have peace tonight knowing that they are also watching over those who are scared and those who don’t have the comfort that my little one has. They are watching over you and me and they are loving us all the same. I have tremendous comfort in knowing this and I wish you all the same comfort tonight.
St. John, 17:22-23
22: And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one.
23: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Your words are so amazingly beautiful, they are only surpassed by the beautiful heart you possess.
and i know im your favorite Uncle, dont tell Andy
And I’m your favorite cousin. Don’t tell Connie
You are your father’s child! I feel like I’m reading his words!
Excellent! Really enjoyed your thoughts here.
Thanks Mindy. I love you.
BoldGrace means so much to me right now. I am sure it does for many others as well. I feel connected to Dad here. He was definately with me yesterday. I love you all! What a wonderful world.
Mindy, you are an angel among us. Dad’s words are spoken by you, through you and just when I think I have had to much or I stop smelling the flowers and a simple rain turns into a thunderstorm, I always find comfort in my family. I find it in my mother’s strength,my brothers devotion, Amy’s will and your words. I find peace in my husband’s love of 23 yrs and my 2 wonderful children. When I loose sight of our perfect world, I force myself to the night Dad was re-born. I remember the last dance between him and my sister, Bridget, the pat on the back between father and son when words could not be spoken. These moments when he reassured us it was ok, it was perfect. Dad was ready for the next journey, sharing his perfect world as someone or something else. I may have the gloomy days, I may not always dance in the rain but I will never forget and will always strive to find my way back to the perfect place. My fathers arms will always be wrapped around me, his heart always in mine and my family always a part of each other. Love Never Fails!
Love you Tammy
My cousins AMAZE me! Love you all.
OH SARAH…don’t you know that we are amazed by you? Your light is shining so brightly right now. Your heart is so full of love.
I agree Sarah, truly amazing people, I’m so proud to call family!
Mandy,
Love you all so very much.
Thank you
I feel so blessed to even know you Mindy!