Thursday, January 30, 2020

there is good to be seen if we just look

Here’s the news today: Kobe Bryant, impeachment, Corona virus. I started my morning prayer thinking of these awful things: there is grief, and misery and sadness in all of them.

But, Instead of mourning Kobe’s passing, I am thankful for the presence of this gifted, and flawed(read human) man. I am thankful for his talent that entertained us, for the inspiration he was to so many, the husband he was and the the father that he was to four daughters.

On impeachment I am thankful that we live in a country where we can vociferously vent our feelings about such an issue without threat of violence.  Knowing that somewhere in the politics are voices of wisdom holding fast to a higher principal, and that as a people we are strong enough, versatile enough, and resilient enough to survive even this national calamity.

And on the Corona virus, I am thankful for those who monitor these issues, world wide. There are scientists of all bents working diligently to find a cure not to make money, but to help others. Nurses and doctors and other health care providers are out there, exposing themselves to this disease to care for others. All these persons are examples of how to live life. Perhaps it will make us pay closer attention to the circumstances that cause such diseases and take better care of our world.

All of these awful events are well, awful, but there is positive to be found in everything. Remember this today when you run into your own less desirable or even awful events.

That message is from my friend Pat

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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I am leading a trip to Ireland in July this year. If you are interested in reading about it, or joining in, the link is below.....

Treasures of Ireland
July 13-22, 2020

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