Harvesting asparagus, transplanting roses, picking up the winter’s residue about the yard, dreaming of future possibilities….
Sleeping in my own bed, not being awoken at all hours of the night to gather “vitals,” being able to control the temperature of the room….
Cooking breakfast, creating and cooking our common supper (with fresh asparagus!), leisurely dining in our dining room….
Brewing a fresh pot of tea in the morning, being warmly greeted by the furry felines, sitting in the sunny driveway participating in the morning’s Wow of birds and smells and breezes….
Meeting Creator/Redeemer/Sustainer in prayer in my little “closet” with kneeler and candle and Risen-Christ crucifix, and receiving the word for the day: “Abide in my love” (Jn 15) and from Is. 66: 1-2: When I (the Lord) have created all things, what kind of house could you possibly build for me to live in? Well, I’ll tell you: Be content to be a “lowly and afflicted” person who trembles at, and is responsive to, my word.
Therefore, I (and we by our common access to Creator) have been enabled to be God’s house/temple/abode, from which abiding in love is possible.
Some of the many joys of being home….. Amen.
Dr. Scott!
I am so glad that you are home again!! It sounds like you are rejoicing in your freedom, and rightly so. It must feel so nice!
I am glad that your health is on the mend, and look forward to seeing you on campus next fall. As for the 4.0, well let’s just say I took your advice. I guess it’s time for me to realize that I am human, and that it is okay not to be perfect.
Keep looking up! We are praying for you!:)
-Michaela
Comment by Michaela — April 24, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
Hi Scott (and Carolyn),
Welcome back! It must feel great. We will be in touch after Paul’s doctor appointment on May 12th. So far he “appears” to be doing fine.
Gail and Paul
Comment by Gail and Paul Bondo — May 5, 2008 @ 12:55 am