Day 23 – Speaking of Festivals

Recently we celebrated with others from the dance and cathedral communities. After three years in sanctuary, Jaime and his family can finally safely move home together.

I was in Ecuador when they came to St. Mark’s. I imagined getting to know them while practicing Spanish. My Spanish-fluent son advised though, “If you really want to become friends, use the strongest language between you.”

Who knew that would be the language of beekeeping? Jaime, Keiko and Yoshi have been Rob’s co-apiarists all this time. And we, including our buzzing friends, are better off because of it.

Readings

Mon – Mar 28, Leviticus 23:26-41 Revelation 19:1-8 Psalm 53

Day 21 – How One Prays

Artwork by Paula Fong

I am sorry there was a time when I judged his faith. Now I realize he has one of the purest versions. He can come alongside me and others in a quiet way, experiencing my heart with his. Through nature and science especially, he feels the continuity of life. I love him to the moon and back.

I am grateful to have all this time here with him on this plane now.

I ask him to forgive my iniquities—how he might suffer due to my assumptions. Today and always.

Readings

Fri – Mar 25, Joshua 4:14-24 2 Corinthians 5:6-15 Psalm 32

Day 20

Happy Birthday, Rob!

It is remarkable to grow old alongside another human being. Given who you are and what we have created together, I do not lose heart.

Today and always, I wish you the very best.

Readings

Thu – Mar 24, Joshua 4:1-13 2 Corinthians 4:16—5:5 Psalm 32

Day 19

They suggest in the psalm that I am a mere breath. Everyone is.

Are we God’s breath?

I love that.

Readings

Wed- Mar 23, Numbers 13:17-27 Luke 13:18-21 Psalm 39