Author: alwaysbridging

Heart Healing

I had two heart healing experiences yesterday:

1. My friend, who is a medical doctor, called from New Zealand. Her understanding of elevated blood pressure—as we age and what we can do about it—had such a calming effect on me.

2. We learned our friends had donated to the cathedral in our honor because our 40th anniversary is coming up on Easter Sunday—April 9, 2023.

Who knows if healing will show up on my blood pressure cuff today or not. Peace and quiet in my mind is better anyway. Plus all these subtle wiggles of joy as I breathe and write again today.

Why do I scare myself like that, knowing basically All Is Well?

Post Script

I have many Jewels in my life. A Grand Happy Birthday to one of them❣️

My Diamonds

I got to play with each of my kids this weekend. They are loving, creative professionals—a musician and a host. Fun to be with and very generous.

After nearly 40 years of marriage, they are my finest gems.

Thanks be.

The Child will Lead

There’s guidance about feasting during Lent. I’m sure it includes consciousness. When your son invites you to host a jam potluck for The Cumbieros and friends, what’s a Penitent Penny to do? Why, throw my arms wide open then serve the fine Chilean wine they’ve brought us, of course.

I knew it would be the best of evenings when my 10-year-old-violin-playing friend came through the door and gifted me with the newest version of a Captain-Underpants-type graphic novel. With so much musical talent around me, including professional opera singers, who knew the youngest one would steal my heart when he played fiddle?

Dear God,

There are times when I can see the through-line. This is one of those times. Wow, just wow. Even so, I am nervous. Forgive me. I ask that you would make me give myself over. I clearly don’t know how to release myself in your loving arms. Just let you hold me; make me the resting conduit.

In your holy name,

Amen