It's A Good Day To Have A Good Day

When it's the 10th anniversary of the worst day of your life. The day that stole the breath right out of you...left you bleeding and questioning everything. BUT you wake and it's NOT the first thought. In fact, the memories don't visit for hours...It's a good day. Filled with God's gifts!

Blue skies and snow capped mountains
Warm rays of sunshine poured upon my face
His kiss goodbye
Smoked Butterscotch Lattes
Tumbleweeds prancing across country roads with as much grace as I usually display
The dog didn't puke in the car today...we're making progress

His excitement when the train blew its whistle

Her beaming smile as she flew out the front door from dance

Walking through the door to find that tall one came home early

Tickling her chunky rolls and hearing her laugh and coo
Her smiles as she "talks" to her daddy
Watching her sleep

Cornbread smothered in butter and honey made by this one
Freckled face boy growing into a man

The journey...

Until then...
Jessie

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Light Always Wins

I was seven when I stepped foot into the Tel Aviv Airport accompanied by my stepdad - a Palestinian. The Israeli soldiers stood armed as they ripped through each of our suitcases, pulled my dad into a room for questioning, and detained us for several hours. We were not there as tourists. We were on our way to Jericho to visit family... but we were the enemy. Even at seven the hatred between all was undeniable. As a child I did not comprehend fully but I remember...fear. Walking the roads of that country for a month is an experience I will never forget. I remember once being at a family member's home while they argued over who was right, the Jews or Palestinians. I remember the tears, the anger, and shouting. I can't recall most of the words spoken that day. I don't know whose argument was stronger. What I do know is...what the Bible says about God's chosen people, and that in war... no one wins...even when it is necessary there is always suffering for both sides. The J...

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As I exited the door my heart was pierced with their animosity. Hatred and poison spewed from their lips. Murderer! Whore! Baby killer! You'll rot in Hell for what you did! Over and over... The savage mob encircled me with no escape. Screaming just a breath away from my face. Shoving with such force I was almost knocked to the ground. They spat in my hair. Humiliated. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I pushed through the violence. Once inside my car I began to weep. Even in the present their vile words reel through my mind. Beads of sweat began to form in my tightly clinched fists. Squirming in my chair... biting my lower lip as an attempt to hold it together. Peering above the Pastor's head as though I was looking at him... knowing if I did I would burst into tears. That was my experience at church...

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