8.18.12 Evening

I decided to pick a picture of a Cross necklace for two reasons, it was a way of "saving a seed" for one and a connection to my children on Monday.  I have not worn a cross in many years, but on Monday, I went to my jewelery box and took out the Cross both of my children wore during their Baptisms.  I wore it as I ended the chapter in my life...
I am trying to come up with a polite way of saying something.... I know that just saying it is my style.. but I am trying to remember not to say words that hurt.  Not sure I can avoid it, There are some ignorant people whom I have heard say that the Holocaust did not exist. Well after reading the most powerful Sermon to date... I would love to tell all the ignorant people that I have heard more horrifying stories to prove it then any "facts" that disprove it.  With that being said, The story spoken in this weekend's Sermon is not only one of personal strength but of FAITH.  "She wonders why the Holocaust happened… but affirms God’s love and power and goodness.  She has learned to live with the unsolved mystery of suffering, and to glorify God..." (PM 8.18) To live with that Faith with a lifetime of tragedy is not only inspiring, it is a wake up call for those of us who have been given things that many times we feel we cannot deal with.  I used to blame and question, instead of accepting and believing. 
I was told to keep my Bible handy while I read this Sermon as the story goes hand in hand with PSALM 34.  I have NOT been able to open a Bible and read it until tonight.  (I have read the children's bible stories, but not read the Bible)  Partly, I have not,  because I have not had one I could visually see and then there is the never really  able to read and comprehend it part.  I'm not ashamed to say that anymore... I am opening my ears to listening to more from the heart and less from the ears... So much more is understandable. 
It saddens me to think I will not hear this Sermon in person, (keeping the family home in bed) but am grateful that it was sent to me, especially as a reminder to be thankful for we have been given the opportunity to glorify God, and accept all else.  Wishing you a super Saturday and that tomorrow morning when you awaken in the morning light, it is a Spectacular Spiritual Sunday