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There is was. The most beautiful leaf in the world. I tossed my crutch in a rather childish way and began to gather all the pretty ones. They were calling out my name, I heard them. They were asking me to enjoy them! Take a moment and play. If it wasn't too much I would have buried myself under them and jumped out at passer-by-ers. That might have been getting carried away. So I didn't. It was almost as if, yes it was; The Holy Spirit whispering in my ear, again.
This is fun.
It's become a game that I can trust in. Not knowing when or how, I am sweetly surprised by God's intimate hugs.
The gastroenterologist appointment I just left was quite the dichotomy of circus like-yet wonderful.
Just getting there took a serious act of determination. Long story short, I ended up parking on a curb and hobbling way too far for my broken body. SSHHHH! Don't tell my physical therapist. Let me remind you what specialist I was heading to (yellow face with wide eyes here.) My gut alone was not up for the journey.
Opening the door to the waiting room revealed a full room of grumpy, stern eyed people. Couldn't blame them. I might be worried to find a bunch of happy people here. I considered how I would reprimand the receptionist for the overloaded, chaotic parking lot. Then I saw her face. She was frazzled, overwhelmed and getting heat like I was about to give. I reminded myself to lift people up as I am called to do.
Before I could say a thing, she gave me a huge smile. Her welcome made me feel warm and fuzzy. I was caught off guard. This couldn't be so. The majority (not all), of my doctor visits prove to be difficult and depressing.
I complimented her on her kindness. Told her it makes a difference. She looked up and said;
"I LIKE TO LEAVE PEOPLE BETTER THAN I FOUND THEM."
Profound. Simple.
Despite the news, the fact that I was at the gastro, pus current hardships, the visit with the doctor and his entire staff proved to be most delightful. Dumbfounded but cheerful I headed back out to hike back to my car. Lo and behold * as I walked gingerly back, I caught sight of many beautiful, intensely colored, neatly shaped leaves. They were stopping me by force! All of a sudden my left over frustration was gone. Memories of collecting leaves with my mom as a child snuggled my mind. Every fall we ironed pretty leaves with flecks of colored crayon inside wax paper to display in our windows. Hello Pinterest, my ma has been doing this for 48 years!
The joy of the Lord is my strength. I can do this. And I can do it joyfully. As He reminds me OVER and OVER again.
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11 NKJV
BonusI was reminded of God's grace despite my imperfections when I discovered the leaf with the perfect hole in the middle.
Oh how I pray for joy in
the chaos for everyone.
Jo's Dictionary:
Passer-byers: People who are passing by.
* Lo and behold. I have waited since high school to say that!!!
My history teacher said it so many times we all wanted to escape every day!!
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