The emails have been sent. The mail with our reservations sent. Dates established. Costs calculated. The San Juan trip is underway. If you missed any of this, be sure to contact Mary for any needed information.
Today, I don't have anything clever to say. Rather, reflective after talking to a friend who mentioned "her fears". Everyone has them, I responded. Since then I've been thinking about what is said about fears...face them...tackle them with knowledge...whatever it is, it's better when we can deal with them, rather than ignore them. It asks for courage, gains confidence and brings peace to that place formerly occupied by anxiety. I've been studying these words: "Be anxious for nothing..." (Phillipians 4:6-7) and facing more of my fears hiding in the shadows. Bit by bit, as I practice the rest of this verse, those shadows will become places of peace. One of my current favorite movie lines and scenes is from "Forbidden Kingdom" (with Jackie Chan). A young man is venting his anxiety to his teacher about whether or not he can accomplish his task. The teacher responds: "Don't forget to breathe!" Ah, what a good place to start!
I always enjoy reading what you write. I look forward to it each week. Mary
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