Beauty surrounds us, but we usually need to be walking in a garden to know it - Rumi
This coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect across the world. More than one million people have been infected and many thousands have died. Even political leaders are not exempt. The virus is not concerned about who you are, or how much money or power you have, everyone is equally vulnerable. Indeed, two of my friends have lost loved ones recently; a bit too close to home! A longtime friend lost his daughter to the virus and three days later his wife died. Although his wife's death was not Covid-19 related nevertheless the pain of losing them both so close together must be unbearable. With the current restrictions on movement in force I am unable to visit him t offer comfort and support. As a result I feel so helpless.
Nevertheless these restrictions do mean that we can find solace in the garden. In fact it was here that I saw God yesterday morning. As I was tending a flower bed a bud on the camelia that our daughter gave us, opened to reveal a beautiful deep pink flower. Of course, plants do this all the time but I don't think I have ever witnessed it at first hand. It seemed that God was saying that I do not need to worry about anything as He has everything in hand. I should just enjoy the garden since God will look after my friend and his family because God loves each and every member of His creation. Thanks be to God.
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Steve Givens
9/4/2020 04:15:28 pm
So sorry for your losses, Peter. We have not yet lost anyone dear to us. And, yet, as you say, there is so much beauty to be found...
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