What You See In the Valley

My friend Marc sent the above short to me today…it is well worth the 5 minutes  It appears it was made a couple of years ago.  I think about where I was at then.  Trying to make sense of a new way working and living.  Not having the energy anymore to grade people on "style points."  Funny how certain images/places in time stir you.

This short clip was timely, considering my struggle to learn how to live differently-in light of my father's passing. 

I've cried today more than I have in a while.

Here's what crossed my heart and mind as I watched the above video:

1. The last communication I had with my father was a kiss.  No words, just a kiss.
2. It's never a good idea to pretend…be vulnerable.
3. I'm glad God introduced a level of humility to me 3 years ago that I needed desperately.  It softened my heart and allowed me to see with eyes of forgiveness and tenderness-specifically toward my father.
4. I hugged and kissed my son when he got off the bus today.  We've always shared physical affection, but today I needed to plant a seed.
5. I don't know when my heart will mend.
6. Maybe what's inside me has changed the world (thank you, Robin).
7. Even the strong need to allow themselves to be weak.

I have been brief here.