UNSAID

There are many unkind thoughts that are best left unsaid. 
Also there are positive words that it is important to say.  In many of the gospel stories we read about those who supposedly do not know everything identify Jesus; while those who should know-like the learned scribes and Pharisees or even the disciples- continue to misunderstand him.
So it is not surprising that as Jesus meets two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus they see him as a mysterious stranger.  Strangely enough the scripture tells us “their eyes were kept from seeing him.”  Their grief and lack of faith may have blinded them. 

Jesus asks them why they are sad and they tell him about the death of  Jesus, who was mighty in deed and in word.”  Their hopes had been in his ability to redeem Israel.  They are now confused by the reports that he has been seen.
Sometimes our hopes are dashed and leave us sad and alone.  Jesus explains to them and makes sense of all that had happened.  They do not recognize him until they stop to eat with him and in the breaking of the bread their eyes are opened.  They must have been stunned!

Sometimes we need to hear explanations when we are ready to listen.
Jesus is speaking to us in our pain and in our sadness and even in our anger and anquish.
Jesus wants to give us the gift of Hope and Renewed faith and may speak through family, friends or strangers.

We were delighted to be asked out for supper to Sandra and Randy's  and have a bit more of a visit with the smaller group.  They had had a busy day and the babies are adorable but lots of work.

They are all going out to Theresa and Mikie's  place today.
We were invited but do not feel up to it.

Kim may move in with us and go back to school which would be fine with us.  She is very helpful and we enjoy our time with any of the family.  She loves to cook so that is perfect.

I am so very grateful for our loving family and that we express our love for each other often.!

We enjoy and care for one another!