To SK

This post is dedicated to my brother in law, SK.

As I was driving this evening, I heard this song and thought of you. I thought of me. It is called "Healing Begins" by Tenth Avenue North: here are most of the lyrics:

So you thought you had to keep this up

All the work that you do

So we think that you're good
And you can't believe it's not enough

All the walls you built up

Are just glass on the outside

So let 'em fall down

There's freedom waiting in the sound

When you let your walls fall to the ground

We're here now

This is where the healing begins, oh

This is where the healing starts

When you come to where you're broken within

The light meets the dark

The light meets the dark

Afraid to let your secrets out

Everything that you hide

Can come crashing through the door now

But too scared to face all your fear

So you hide but you find

That the shame won't disappear

So let it fall down

There's freedom waiting in the sound

When you let your walls fall to the ground...

This is where the healing begins...

It is crazy when you have known somebody for over 12 years, many times thinking how different they are from yourself eventhough you love them. Then one day you look in the mirror to find that you are really not that different at all. You see that person in you and they see you in them. That is the beauty of the Lord's plan for family: he does not leave any of us alone: EVER. He does not leave us without others to love and comfort and bless us. And we all need to be held in each other's hearts.

To know that another understands because though thousands of miles away, they are experiencing life so much the same, but different. Different experiences, but with the same consequences and the same lessons learned. Lessons I think we all learn at sometime if we allow our hearts to learn and bend and HUMBLE. Ponder that big world: HUMBLE (yes, I did say world instead of word). Thanks SK for the insights to that word.

Here are some thoughts for all of us to ponder from one of my favorite websites, www.myoneword.org . SK check that out!

"Living authentically means being vulnerable and transparent."

"The challenge before us is to step up our walk by examining our heart."

"In Christ we have the fulness of love necessary to live with others without having to get."

I have been counseled by a trusted source to find something to call my own: my own hobby where I feel joy. Besides Shawnie and Leo, I think I am opening the door to something new that I really enjoy. Two weeks ago, for the second time in my life, I shot six arrows from a bow at a Scout activity. I hit the target every time, which I thought was OK: I did not get any bulls eyes. Then today, I shot the arrows again at another activity with the same accuracy as before. The scouts commented on the accuracy of my shot, as many of them practice on a regular basis. It made me feel good to possibly uncover a hidden talent: I want to read up on archery and maybe get my own set. I encourage everyone to try new things: I thought I would be horrible, but I really enjoyed this new sporty challenge. Tip: only use a compound bow if you have arm guards on! I have a nice battle wound!

Love you all, blessings to you, SK Love, K