Tuesday, September 28, 2010

this day

What can one say that could possibly describe a day such as this one? The beauty of the sky alone was indescribable. The air was filled with the expectation of a gorgeous fall. What really took my breath away was the beauty of life itself. The highest highs and the reminders of our fragile state. The birthday of my dear friend was spent walking through a splendid garden of Chihuly glass that was resplendent in the truest of colors and shapes. The reflections in the waters that surrounded them was alone worth the walk through, but the artistry was in itself magnificent. Whimsical forms shooting in all directions stood before us as we gazed more than a little awestruck. Sharing it with someone who has eyes to see beauty in all it's dimensions was a generous gift in itself. Happy Birthday, my dear friend.

This same precious morning came the news of an acquaintance that had been killed in a horrific accident in his own yard. A father of four, a dear man who had overcome many obstacles but had walked kindly in the midst of folks, always wanting to lend a hand. His precious wife and children are in deep sorrow this night as they stand in this present world of beauty, lessened by his departing.

Five years ago this day, we stood at the bedside of one of our dearest friends. His battle with the craziest of cancers finally closed his earthly eyes and caused ours to fill with tears. We all still miss him and his infectious smile, his fun loving hijinks's and his deep love for others. Heaven holds both of these fine men this day.

Returning my thoughts to the wondrous sky, I feel a sudden oneness with the shimmering beauty of the reflections tenuously before me this morning. Life is but a vapor. Here for unknown moments of time. Fragile as a breeze that blows and moves across the waters, taking the picture we gaze upon with it.

Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10b
That would be for days like this through eternity.

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