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Last Thursday, Ann had surgery on her Colon.
I found myself dealing with having someone
I love dearly, being wheeled away by strangers,
to have an operation, alone, without me.
Waiting for word of the results, during which
time I made so many deals with God that it
will take two life times to fulfill my end of the
bargain. Ann is now home and recuperating
and I am so very grateful.
I woke up early this morning, so I could
meditate and be sure to write Ann a special
note for Valentine's Day, in time for us to get
to her doctor's appointment scheduled for
9:15 AM. As usual, I meditated briefly and
asked for God's guidance before writing
Ann's note, even though I had planned
to write a personal note for Valentine's Day.
I kept getting the first line of the note below
titled Extended Love, with the message coming
to me so strongly I felt compelled to write it and
give it to Ann with her morning tea. Later, Ann
would remark that she was surprised her note
was focused on global love, rather than personal
message meant just for her.
I woke up Ann, she got ready quickly, and
we headed out the door around 9 AM with
barely enough time to make it to the doctor's
office on time. As I walked out the door,
I saw my neighbor, Nathan, with the hood
of his car up and jumper cables attached
and hanging out waiting for assistance.
As I was helping Ann down the steps to the car,
I thought - "no, we do not have time for this,"
and did my best to avoid eye contact.
As Ann was nearing the car, she surveyed
the situation and said - "I think we should
help him." I immediately replied that we did
not have time and we would be late. Ann said
that we should make time and reminded me
that we had a portable battery charger in one
of our cars that could easily jump his car
without us using our new car. I begrudgingly
agreed, went to get the charger and Nathan
started his car a few minutes later.
As we were driving away, Ann looked at me
and said, "you know, it was your note this
morning that reminded me I needed to be
loving and kind to others, and this was an
excellent opportunity." I said, "yeah, I guess
I failed the test, I'm sorry." In my defense,
I said, "the truth is, I am working on all
of this just like everyone else." Ann went
onto talk about the significance of random
acts of kindness, the power of a simple smile,
or a hand held out to assist.
I realize, now, this morning's note was meant
for me, and any of us, when we find it expedient
to turn away from our opportunities to be the
hands and feet of God in the world.
EXTENDED LOVE
This Valentine’s Day, let us open ourselves
up to love the world and all life
that occupies this moment in time with us –
extending loving kindness beyond our lovers,
our families, and those we cherish,
to all who we encounter along the way.
This Valentine’s Day, let us realize the power
of love to heal, renew, and restore
the world as we reflect and mirror the love
God radiates in the world – a thriving,
vibrant, positive, and empowering love.
This Valentine’s Day, let us answer a global
need for love, generosity, caring, and
kindness – expanding our consciousness
as we envision a loving world – knowing
this would truly be heaven on earth!
AT G. 2.14.2012
WITH LOVE, G.
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