A Story...

In "Living the Message" on November 28, Eugene Peterson writes:

...we're in a story, in which everything eventually comes together, a narrative in which all the puzzling parts finally fit and years later we exclaim, "Oh, so that's what that meant!" But being in a story means that we must not attempt to get ahead of the story- skip the hard parts, erase the painful parts, detour the disappointments. Lament, making the most of our loss without getting bogged down in it, is a primary way of staying in the story. God is telling the story, remember. It is a large, capacious story. He does not look kindly on our editoral deletions. But he delights in our poetry.

This was just refreshing and encouraging to me. I know that we are all a part of a bigger story and I don't want to skip ahead. I just don't want to experience all the disappointments and hurts so frequently. It seems like I just keep facing one disappoint after another. At times I feel as though I am drawing back and away from people. I can't take the disappointment, hurt, or rejection that comes from believing in a person, hoping for something, or just basically caring. Yet, not having the same in return from them.

So with that said, it is still amazing and hopeful to know that 'someday' it will all makes sense. To be reminded that it is ALL a part of the story. I also know that I can rest assure because GOD has a plan and purpose in all of it. After all, HE is the one who holds the pen in writing our stories.

In light of all that has taken place in the past couple of years, how could I ever doubt that HE is the author. So welcome to the next chapter of the adventuresome life of Kimie!! I am sure it won't be boring or without pain and disappointments. But just maybe it may be time for some Dreams to come true. At least I can still Hope for that.