The Climb
I've said it several times in recent days; sometimes helping those in need is challenging. Some wounds are so deep, so disturbing. Some needs are So Big. I remember a song from childhood: My God is So Big So Strong and So Mighty There's Nothing My God Cannot do. My class of 3 year olds love to point at each other (and me) and holler the final phrase: FOR YOU!! There is comfort in that long held truth, though I know that moving forward towards healing is daunting for some and others need a great deal of intervention to get free. Setting foot on the path to wellness sometimes requires help from outside ourselves. Yet God IS capable of providing every resource needed. My role is to be the light- for there is only ONE who is the healer. Perspective and self care is imperative when faced with the overwhelming and nature is a balm when I am troubled by what is beyond my scope. Behind our neighborhood is an undeveloped area, an