During our CO trip we took this picture in anticipation of the journey of life Kristi and her fiancee Adam are on. (In a later blog I will reflect on the joy of the evening of June 14.) For now, as Kristi's father, I "see" several thots in this picture.First, I'm thankful for the contentment Kristi and Adam have in their friendship and love. What a great thing in the journey of life to discover, nurture and grow in friendship with the person we have chosen, and God has "assigned" as our life partner. I also note they are traveling lightly, little baggage to burden them or hold them back -- maybe that's important in the discovery of contentment.
Second, my "little girl" is on a life-long journey with a Christian young man; this journey requires leaving -- she is leaving Julie and I. While always in each other's hearts, the journey of life requires leaving. Even as I took this picture there was a tear in my eye yet as parents one of the greatest "gifts" we give our children is "permission" to leave.
Third, while they have some understanding and anticipation of what is on their journey -- there is so much unknown on the journey. It is both exhilarting and humbling to know that the journey of life is a paradox of the predictable and the surprise -- in this paradox is knowing and experiencing the presence of God. I hope for many surprises on their journey -- I hope for some of the predictable as well.
What thots do you "see" in this picture?
I see the inevitable rocks on the path, or bumps in the road. As hard as it is to imagine at that stage of life, there will be times we trip over things that stand in front of us. I also see the security of holding each other's hand through those bumpy times. What a blessing to depend on and support one another as we navigate this life!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Krisi & Adam! So happy for you guys!
Well, I see them walking together where there is some life that stays green during all seasons of life and then I see some that goes through some dying before there is new life. They are walking together, beside each other, prepared for what they need on this journey on their backs.
ReplyDeleteHave fun planning the big day!!! Congratulations to all!! -Rita