My Brother...
I have probably the best brother ever...
He loved me - always.
Even when 'we' (the neighborhood kids) tied him to a chair. 'See if you can walk!' That is when chin met cement. Blood spurted out and maybe stitches were put in. Even when 'we' (neighborhood kids, again) tied the dog's tail to the water faucet and told Larry to run and say 'Here Spot!'. Spot pulled loose, chased Larry and bit him. Still he loved me.
Two years younger, he followed me everywhere. Always nice and kind. I realized that soon, he would be bigger than me. Not that he would ever have retaliated. But, as a precautionary measure, kindness seemed the best idea.
Knowing the worst me... He still loves me.
AND I LOVE HIM...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Friday, May 11, 2018
Invisiable
Invisible...
Strange word - meaning - not seen. Maybe it should be: unvisible.
There are many things that are invisible -
Smell for one. Come close to a lilac bush. Even if it is not visible, you know a lilac bush is close by. Step outside our door and you know when food is being cooked at the 'Big House'. Cut grass has its own smell. Diesel stinks. Coffee!!
Sound is another invisible. I awoke this morning to the sound of a humming bird outside my room. Could not see it yet as my eyes were still closed, but I knew the sound. And it sounded like a humming bird. We hear the wind, but only see the result. We hear honking and can distinguish between a car and geese before either comes into sight.
Breath is invisible. Unless it is really, really cold. Then we can see it. Of course, if someone is laying on the ground, you may have to feel to see if they are really breathing...
Emotions are sometimes invisible. Sometimes visible. Love. Hate. Pain. Despair. Disappointment. Hope.
God, Jesus and the Spirit are all invisible. But, visible in the world around us. Especially not that it is really spring. Flowers blooming. Trees leafing out. Sunshine. Warmth. The earth is reborn. Also, visible in the actions and words of those who have 'seen', 'heard' and 'know' God is real. That Jesus lived and died and the Spirit lives within, filling us with hope, joy and peace...
Strange word - meaning - not seen. Maybe it should be: unvisible.
There are many things that are invisible -
Smell for one. Come close to a lilac bush. Even if it is not visible, you know a lilac bush is close by. Step outside our door and you know when food is being cooked at the 'Big House'. Cut grass has its own smell. Diesel stinks. Coffee!!
Sound is another invisible. I awoke this morning to the sound of a humming bird outside my room. Could not see it yet as my eyes were still closed, but I knew the sound. And it sounded like a humming bird. We hear the wind, but only see the result. We hear honking and can distinguish between a car and geese before either comes into sight.
Breath is invisible. Unless it is really, really cold. Then we can see it. Of course, if someone is laying on the ground, you may have to feel to see if they are really breathing...
Emotions are sometimes invisible. Sometimes visible. Love. Hate. Pain. Despair. Disappointment. Hope.
God, Jesus and the Spirit are all invisible. But, visible in the world around us. Especially not that it is really spring. Flowers blooming. Trees leafing out. Sunshine. Warmth. The earth is reborn. Also, visible in the actions and words of those who have 'seen', 'heard' and 'know' God is real. That Jesus lived and died and the Spirit lives within, filling us with hope, joy and peace...
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