Wow... it's been awhile. Not that I've had a bunch of free time, but nothing to say for 2 months? Ridiculous. And yet... I want to write things that are profound or insightful. Those busy or mundane days just glommed together and I made blogging part of the bigger list, instead of adopting Nike's "just do it" slogan.
So, here I am. It's my lunch break and I'm pretending that even though it's 3 weeks into the New Year that I can take a crtl-alt-delete reboot and make a fresh start on this blog.
Read a few chapters last night with advice from writers - how to fit it in a busy schedule, the burning desire to right, the vision and creativity that starts to come more easily when you write regularly... on a schedule. Got a bit inspired and won't promise to pump out notes every day, but once or twice a week is certainly possible.
And, if I write as though no one else reads this - which is probably mostly true, for now - then the words can flow freely and I'll just do this.
A profound thought for today is that I'm exceedingly blessed. My minor irritations of a twitchy, red eye and sniffles are nothing in comparison to what's happening in the world.
The country of Haiti is devastated by a massive earthquake and aftershocks. The loss of life is nearly the population of my city. A survivor was found yesterday who had been without food and water for 8 days. Thousands of children are without parents. Looting, violence, lack of infrastructure...
The Red Cross has received a ton of donations and is making a difference in getting food, water, shelter and medical help for the people. It will still take years until the country can be rebuilt.
Haiti was given an instant crtl-alt-delete. Like it or not, they've got to reboot and learn to live in a new reality. My prayer is that God will use this dreadful circumstance to create a hunger and thirst for the salvation, peace, love and hope only He can give. Let believers everywhere reflect His light and be bold in sharing the good news of the gospel everywhere. Haiti is not the only place where people are hurting. My friends and yours also need hope. Let's live like we believe that.
(BTW - either I type quickly or my thoughts got it together in a hurry - still plenty of time to eat my lunch. Perhaps I've found a new time in my schedule to add to this blog. See you later!)
