I am Glad
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.–Helen Keller
I’m leaving Portland today. While I spent the past two weeks celebrating the blessed event of my first born grandbaby, I also celebrated my birthday a little, too. This mostly meant justifying eating my way through this foodie town most evenings. I do what I can to support the local economy. The restaurant business here might thrive in large part because of me. You’re welcome, Portland.
As I made my way through stumptown, I do what I also do besides go adventuring with my mouth: I people-watch, I dot-connect, I evidence-gather. I tend to see things in things. Details. I see images in clouds and wood patterns. (I’ve never seen the Virgin Mary or Jesus in a slice of toast, however.) It might be weird but it’s what I do and I think I may have been born to do it. I see evidence of God’s creation and his generous love, like, all the time. I can’t deny it; I won’t deny it.
Across from Screendoor restaurant, I noticed the pale mauve blossoms and I saw something else. The last thing I’d ever want to do is be impious. I just think God plants signs and reminders here and there. Maybe it’s just me, but I see stuff. Evidence. And I’m glad.
Happy Easter. He is risen. #IamGlad
#evidencegathering #dotconnecting #peoplewatching