Saturday, December 17, 2011

re-cover

Recovery continues and I continue to take it s-l-o-w;have been spending some time in the spirit, lost in prayerfulness and at work, walking-prayer. A deep surrendering to Christ. This while even at odds with my wife's family over "religion" and the holidays and a widening rift that threatens any future relationship. Until compassion replaces condemnation, there can be no healing here.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Small Room

Went out to the small room to look for a few books to read during my recovery from gallbladder surgery (something of a life altering event for me, I must say) and am enjoying the peaceful quality of the room and it's quiet aesthetic in the late afternoon. Revisiting older Paul is Dead material for a rocking little retro-revue three-piece Will has in mind ("groovy trio") and I'm certainly game, so rehearsals to begin in earnest this weekend in conjunction with my recovery weekend.

January: Pausing and Giving Thanks

Today I pause for a moment to remember to be grateful, and give thanks for my body, my being, my loved ones. Too often I seem to be so busy ...