Life is Incredible
I took “possession” of my town home on March 26th. Which means I started paying gas and electric then. I had been packing for a long while, so for each night after work I took a van load of items to the new place.
It didn’t have that “wow” quality that the cottage had when I first saw it – but, oh, it has that peaceful energy that I need right now. The south and east windows faced the wooded area and I really liked the view.
Thanks to a lot of hard work from family and friends I was in to “stay” since April 2nd. That very first night three deer showed up near the edge of the woods (10 yards away is all). Lovely benevolent omen although I sat there wanting to go “back home”, as did pet Sophie.
After almost 2 weeks I am still unpacking and living amid boxes – trying to find enough cupboard space, thanking the Creator for a basement, and making more bookshelves. One wonders if I should start a lending library. (I just ordered two used books from Amazon.com on Native American spirituality.) Nope, never will give up collecting!
This morning, a family of five deer nibbled grass, weeds, and stopped at the salt lick another tenant has put out. What a treat to watch them. And I am finally home - waiting for the next incredible happening.
Blessings
The following is from a dear spiritual sister, Barb. Just want to share her blessing with others who understand that the Divine Creator is FAITHFUL.
"Some of you already know this, but David and I are engaged :} We
are very happily planning our future together. Another surprise
is that we will be moving to Schenectady, New York by the end of the
summer. David has accepted a wonderful engineering position with
General Electric and we are very excited for this new chapter in our
life. Isn't evolution just dandy! :}"
Moving - Changing - Growing
Exhaustion, nawh, that’s too heavy. Weary, nawh, that’s not strong enough. How about bone tired……..there you go, everything aches down to the bone….except my spirit which soars because of the gratitude I feel for the years of learning at the lake; the magnificent provision from the Divine Creator, the appreciation for family and friends’ help once a new dwelling place manifested itself….yeah, all the little things that added up as the move unfolded – it makes me sit back and smile and be plain thankful to be a part of God’s plan.
If you ignore the lonesome train whistles in the background, the after-burn of a large jet from time to time, traffic on Westnedge Avenue a half-mile away, it seems like I’m in the country. Three deer came up within 25 feet of my front window, to nibble on the new shoots of grass this evening. The woods are not too thick this early spring to see other little critters as well.
I ordered a telephone this afternoon so that I can have internet connection. As much as I like solitude and the country-like setting, I am a creature of modern communication. I didn’t connect with a planned phone call Thursday and my stomach hurt from not being able to talk. It seemed every time I turned around the past week I was crying – the dreams I’d had dashed, the mystery and beauty of the lake gone, the good neighbors left behind – I am reminded of a phrase “Paradise Lost.” But, as with anything else, there are always good-spirited, positive people that care...and let it be known. There are always new horizons - new things to learn and to share.
So, it is up to each of us as individuals, when life changes to take a deep breath, dry the tears, allow hope to fill your heart, and smile to the heavens and say, “whatever’s next, I’m ready!”
