This Moment We’re In
There are moments in time
and places along our journey and people in our paths which have been given as
gifts to our hearts. You are such a person made for such a time and place as
this.
Remember yesteryear when
we weren’t yet what we wanted to be?
Better yet, remember when
we weren’t even sure of who we were or what we wanted to be?
Remember when it felt like
we needed to stretch beyond the cocoon we were in?
Remember when we were sure
that we weren’t sure like a mosaic of small pieces needing to be fashioned
together?
Remember when we thought
we had control of our lives, but life has seemed to whisk us along like leaves
swirling in the wind?
And here we stand looking
at those young girls who have weathered the changes of many seasons.
We’ve been blessed through
our years to hear the weightless laughter that draws tight our heartstrings.
Like a river that runs
deep and carves its path, the lines that etch our faces have weathered disappointment
and fear, wrestled uncertain futures, and found the serenity to trust.
We’ve fought back and laid
bare shed tears of pain and sorrow that ran warm over bowed heads and weakened
knees.
Life has blessed us with
faithful friends to hold up or to lean on. Either way, we are comforted to know
they are standing nearby.
We’ve lived through a
generation or two of a changing culture: still believing in finding meaning in
life, maintaining an attitude of gratitude, and learning to use our voices to
break through a narrative of prejudice.
We have realized this life
is a lovely brief eternity that death’s door will walk us through, so we will
be creative and make the most of what we’ve been given.
Tonight, it’s good to be
reminded that God has gifted us people along our paths, unique moments in time, and
special places along our journey.
For a short four-year
moment in time, we were given a special place along our journey to share our
beginnings.
My hope is that at this
moment you’ve found your life’s greatest success: the path that pursues the heart of God. May
his Son continue to brighten your path, light your face, and warm your heart.
With heartfelt regards for the women you are,
Cherie
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