Ecclesiastes

Sitting in an arena surrounded by people.
Loud cheering erupting every few seconds to a minute.
A person sits, solemnly thinking.
Pondering death and the meaning of life.
The need to read Ecclesiastes is realized.

I am feeling the pain of friends today.  Their hearts are breaking on different levels and for different reasons.  I cannot fix it, but I can ask why.  I am praying for them and hurting with them.  I know God is in control, but I don't see the good.


However, amidst this day when many people's hearts are breaking, and mine is breaking for them, I did single out three little snippets of joy (these simply stood out):

I stumbled upon H&M in the mall...completely unexpected and I had just been thinking about it.
I sat next to Bavarian Germans at the Magic game
I was able to give away my noisemaker to a little boy who, I am sure, enjoyed it far more than I did.

On top of those blessings, I have had a wonderful few days in Florida with Daddy, Pennisu, and Michael.  I am blessed with a wonderful family.

Missing All Things Wintery and German

It's true.  I'm one of those people who become more emotional the later it gets.
There is every possibility that tomorrow morning I will wonder why I was so emotional.
Yet, in this case...there is every possibility I won't.

I was just overcome with how much I miss Germany.

To be more specific, I miss the snow, our jugendherberge, my eight, fellow Ambexers, Kelley and her cozy house, and just Germany.  I want to be there so much.

How lovely to watch the snow float by the window on the outside while I am cozy on the inside.

Oh, I miss it.