March 15, 2010 – The Letter
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 08:57PM I was home alone for just about a half hour this afternoon. This is a rare thing and I honestly don’t mind it and I really kind of enjoy it – (secretly hoping that no one calls or needs anything I can’t handle).
I was up in my office printing out the nurse’s and doctor’s licenses to bring to the Ministry of Health tomorrow and fielding questions and issues about the water filter project and the Don Justo project and trying to tidy up loose ends before tomorrow’s delegation from U of I arrives.
The door bell rang. It was almost 4 p.m. so I was hoping it was the pan dulce (sweet bread) lady. She comes to the house nearly every day to sell us fresh goods.
I ran downstairs and before I got to the door, I noticed an envelope on the floor of the garage. It had been slipped under the door. So I picked it up and was surprised to see it was for me! I opened the door to Blanca and Idalia who were just arriving for the night from Alejandria as well as Alisha who was just arriving from up town.
The ladies came in and sat down. They were quite hot from their walk in the afternoon sun. While we chit-chatted, I opened my letter. It was from the Presbytery USA in Louisville, Kentucky. Hm. I couldn’t imagine what it could be.
So I snuck a peak while we talked. It was a letter I had written to myself at Synod School last July. It was a part of a worship activity - to write a letter to yourself with words of wisdom/encouragement. I barely remember doing it.
I tell you … this was kind of a God moment for me. It has been SUCH a stressful month. There have been so many big issues thrown into the everyday issues that I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed (if truth be told). This is what my letter to myself said:
Dated: July 30, 2009
Hey you …
Don’t forget to look at EVERYONE as a beloved child of God.
Let go of old hurts – no matter how seemingly small.
Love unconditionally.
Take a few risks.
Listen
Try to be silent in your head.
God has a plan for you and it may not be what you expect.
Remember to love ME.
K
That was it.
I think I needed that.
Thank you Synod School.
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