AIM

My aim in life is to help others when I can and thus feel my life has meaning.

 

 All decked out like a Christmas tree I set out for my early morning walk.  I now have a hat with two lights on  it and my big florescent vest.  Dad's aim is to keep me safe and visible.  I go early because I wake up so very early and usually am back in time to have coffee with dad.  I meet happy joggers and dog walkers.  It was lighter this morning when I set out because I do not want him to worry him. I stopped to pick up autumn leaves on my route,  and although there is a definite chill in the air the freshness revives me.  I am happy to get home and have some warm apple sauce and coffee with dad who is just pouring cereal into his bowl.

 

I am convinced that we are created for holiness (wholeness) which some times calls for us to empty ourselves of selfish motives and realize that true love always calls for sacrifice.

I am back reading Jacob's Ladder about the Jewish path called Mussar.  It runs directly through everyday life.  All about how we treat  our children, our families and our friends and about ourselves.   It is all about relationships, restoration,   reviving and  renewing and re awaking the soul within,  All this is included in my idea of religion.  At the very core of our being we are all holy, no matter how we are feeling, and the way will be shown to us how change is possible and the light will shine within us.

I had woken with a sense of foreboding so I pray first thing and also on my walk.  Prayers for family and those on our prayer list at church.

Thank You for a Love that never lets us go but holds us in abundant grace!

Dad and I were just getting ready to go out when a friend called facing yet another painful crisis.  Immediately we drive over to visit and see the signs of grief on her face.  I know how hopeless and overwhelmed I can be when faced with tragedy.  Life can wound us deeply and feelings of fear and anxiety are normal.

I have found comfort in the love of God and His promises to be with me through the dark times.

 Our prayers are with this family for renewed strength and divine wisdom.

Thank You, Lord, that my new blog that dad had made into a book arrived today.  It is always a miracle to see it in print!


Have a Happy Halloween Jasmine and Matthew.  We love you!  I am glad you liked your cards.

A busy day visiting and giving out candy tonight.  Yes, I have sampled some!