I have erased this twice already. I am going to start by saying how grateful I am that today was a peaceful day. Many people spoke about how the sky was the same as it was 11 years ago. I am grateful that the families and friends who went to remember their lost loved ones had a sunny day to allow the sun's warmth of God's embrace to wrap around them.
I am also grateful that I was able to have a conversation this afternoon. I should have realized that nothing happens in my life happens by chance and "the sign of God is that we will be led where we did not plan to go" I did not know just how important it would become. I spoke about forgiveness specifically forgiving people who are not in my life at this point by my choice. Understanding the reason why it is so important to let go of the anger and forgive, this was on my brain when I picked up my children.
My son asked me tonight what the word G A Y means. I asked him, why? He then said that a kid on his bus called him that and said that he was. I immediately explained what it meant and gave him examples of who we know who are gay and why there is NOTHING wrong with it. I then started to e-mail his case manager, then I recalled, this weekend, PM spoke about advocating, Although this conversation angered me, I realized the way I need to advocate for Jordan in this matter is by teaching him how to handle a situation like this and be here for him. I cannot fight ignorance for him, he has to learn how to handle it. "
There are people in our lives and in our world who need us to be their advocates, in prayer and in other practical ways. Who are they? What do they need us to say? To do? May the Holy Spirit open up our eyes to see others’ suffering, our ears to hear God’s call, our hands to join in the work of the Kingdom. Amen" - PM 9/8
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