Balance

The universe seeks balance. Of this I am sure. Following the previous week of woe, last week served up these fine gems:

Sunshine. Real, live sunshine.

Someone sharing the enjoyment of their Lenten devotion practice with me.

Leading a family in singing hymns around the deathbed of their beloved 99.9 year old matriarch. Anointing her forehead in the sign of the cross.

Tulips peaking out from the soil.

A bouquet of flowers.

Discovering I only needed to run 3 miles instead of 7.

The seven year old who stopped on the way back to her pew from the children's message to hug me and say, "I love you, Pastor. Thank you for teaching us so much about God."

Thanks, I'll take it.