The last three weeks have been a bit crazy. On Jan. 29th, a good friend of Mike & I, Br. Tom Reis, passed away. Br. Tom was a man of God. When I was in his presence I knew that God was standing in front of me. Br. Tom had a deep heart for the poor - he would redistribute food to those who were hungry, give away money to those who needed it, and would constantly stand up for people who were on the margins. He was so humble and Christ-like. His life was simple and joyous. The love he showed the world was compassionate and relentless.
Tonight, Feb. 11th, Mike's Grandma Rosie passed away. Grandma Rosie was a woman of family and faith. The moment I met her I felt comfortable. She was non-judgmental and loved deeply. While I don't remember the intricacies of her relationship with her husband, what I do remember is that the love that the two of them shared was "of God". They were meant for one another. They complimented each other in ways that a couple should. They loved each other so deeply that even though I never met her husband, I felt their love. Their love was infectious.
The last two weeks I have been thinking a lot about the love my dad has for my mom. Seeing my dad sit next to my mom, every day, as she slowly recovers from GBS, has re-opened my eyes to a love that is constant through good and hard times. My mom is a woman of strength and persistence My dad is a man of patience, dedication and fidelity. The love that they share is one of choice and commitment.
The love God has for us can be described in all of the lives written about above - but it's more. God's love is indescribable by human vocabulary. For me, fully understanding God's love, is conceivable yet inconceivable. I am so grateful for the glimpses of God's love that I see so present in my life. I am also learning - more and more - that life is short. Love others like God is present in front of you, now...don't wait until tomorrow.
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