From up here I see how cracked and broken the earth is. She fits together like a puzzle—pieces placed tenderly by the Hand That Knows. We soar through islands of cotton candy clouds and I feel gravity pull on me.
How in the world did I get here?
When we land, I see. This is what holds the earth together—what keeps the brokenness from cracking wide open.
Love.
We arrived in San Antonio yesterday afternoon, my friends. Fredrick and I embraced flesh that we have only known over miles and miles of cyber.
God has a plan.
We were safely tucked in to the lodge last night—tired feet and humming minds. And I slept…oh, my, how I slept.
This morning I got up early—the rest of the house quiet—and I slipped outside. The sky is white before sunrise and I sit quiet, listen. Words will not come, but I am held, and tears do.
I came to listen. And I am found.
21 comments:
I love San Antonio...rejoicing that God has drawn you into love.
blown away .
(a little jealous)
so comforted now too...
thanks for sharing the love.
Laura, it was such a special time for me. I couldn't sleep last night - living it all over and over again.
Have a blessed time Laura. You are so very dear.
What a wonderful opportunity! I'm happy for you!
oh, i'm with deb--a little jealous, and so, so happy for you. these cyber friends, they're real :) flesh and blood. won't heaven be wonderful? xo
You look like a runner in these pics, Laura.
Like you, I would have been out there in the early morning, soaking up the light, before a busy and blessed day with friends.
So many smiling, happy faces! Great to see.
Have a wonderful time.
I wish I knew who all of these happy smiles belonged to ... I do recognize a couple of them.
I'm with deb and emily. But a lot jealous. And it looks like you all like each other in person! Pass some hugs around from me. And take keep one for yourself.
So true. The words are on hold, but the tears. The Creator Himsself has given them permission to flow.
Sounds so refreshing. The pics were fabulous. Looking forward to hearing more about what a trip to the lodge is like.
Isn't Laity so much more wonderful than you ever imagined? Especially early in the morning! I am incapable of sleeping late there.
Oh, blessings on you. Have a wonderful time!!
I just read "RU Rubber, I Am Glue" and just loved it, Laura. Your heart spoke to mine.
Can't wait to hear about your trip!
Soaking with you in spirit.
Trusting in the provision for the season. Savoring the Love wrapped around you.
Worship in the place where the tears come, paradox of peace and pain.
Your Father has even more for you. Watch and wait expectantly for it.
Believing Him, praying for, and loving you!
I came to listen. And I am found.
sweet words....sweet understanding.
There are moments when I sit at my piano to play...I hear Him say to me "I miss you"...
I long for His company...for His embrace. For HIS presence.
Hey you,
Hope you all are spending the weekend barefoot. 'Cause you'll bless one another's socks off, anyway! And besides, that's holy ground...
Smooches to everyone.
Love seeing these real life pictures of you all -- you are one beautiful girl, Laura!
I'm with Deb...a bit jealous...but mostly happy for the team of you all leading us at HCB!
And you are even more beautiful in person, Laura -- all of Jesus shining through your every word...
I love you... your heart...
Meeting you has been startling grace!
All's grace,
Ann
Laura,
You are such a gifted writer, but more than what you do, I love who you are. I am SOOO glad I got a chance to see some of your beautiful heart these last few days. The laughs and memories will stay with me until we can all meet again.
How is it that God finds a way to squeeze so much love into five days spent in a canyon? Maybe that's the reason for the tears we've cried here... Love spilling over.
You are so beautiful, Laura. Your heart sparkles. What a joy to have shared these days with you, my sister and friend.
so happy that you experienced it..tears included!!
my daughter graduated from Trinity in San Antonio...
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