Its been some time since I have posted anything, well, at least anything that had to do with me expressing myself anyway, and have been wanting to get back into it. Well, a very dear friend has given me a reason. Since breaking away from the "church" (the organization/building) I, and my wife, have had much struggle, doubt, and more than a little loneliness. We found many wonderful people here in blog-land, and connected with numerous avenues of receiving wonderful teachings and growing resources all centered around the wonderful grace of God. Admittedly however, I have been a bit out of it, consumed with a complete career change and more than a little difficulty in many areas. Because of these things I have been feeling a bit isolated again, and a bit scared. Thankfully I have two friends that I have meet here that have really made an effort to keep me feeling attached no matter how little time or peace of mind I had to even approach my computer. One of these dear friends recently sent me a spontaneous gift from his heart, a hat, and with an extra piece of personal thought added a pin. Now of course my email and "handle", if you will, is violablewings which simply means "easily broken wings", although there are many other likens to the word this is my idea of it. Anyway, I say that to say, that this friend of mine was out walkabout and found a pin of a set of wings that had a broken post and been run over many times. He fixed the pin adding a tack for a post and the pin works famously and like me carries the scars of its former position. I am posting this because of the way that act has touched me, and changed me, and helped me to get myself back on track. There is so much to be said for a simple act of kindness that comes not from a feeling of mandate "because I am a Christian, and that's what Christians do", but rather because I was being thought of, loved, and out of that a serendipitous find was made special. He sent my Annie a hat too, she of course was very touched as well, and prizes it for the love in which it was sent, but wouldn't let me take a picture of her lol. Thank you is a weak word for what I feel, but besides that and a big cyber-hug that's all I have. Thanks Leonard, we love you brother!!!
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Ron, tearing up over hear, I had No idea that was the definition of Violable Wings that you had in mind, This was all from the Master, I assure you it was all Him and we were just along for the ride. I'll never forget this.
Thanks..
Leonard
ps. Anne is a big party pooper ,,, no pic sheesh, , , just kidding Anne, gotta get my digs in, cuz I am the mad hatter and ya know how nutty those guys can be.LoL :) Truly Just Kidding, thanks friends... :)))))))
over here.
for pete sakes leonard
1) It's nice to "see" you back :)
2) Whether you ever know, many of us keep you in our thoughts & prayers. We're family. It's what we do. And I think all of us have had quite a year, as if the enemy sensed the impact we were making. Thank goodness he was defeated at the cross, I just need to remember that fact when circumstances threaten my peace.
3) I recognize that hat...we picked up a couple in Ohio in June. Our Leo Dear knows how to love us, does he not? What a beautiful soul he has! And that LAUGH!!!! Pure, liquid sunshine of a sound.
Blessings, Ron & Anne
I can totally relate to what you are saying Ron...not that I am in a career change or anything but a lot of things going on that make me question, question, question and yes it does get lonely....
This is the Body! Leonard you manifest Jesus so well and so unassuming....People need Jesus in so many different ways and situations and you let Him radiate through you....You had me at Its...Ron. Very emotional and touching post. The Body, supporting, encouraging and loving one another, loving another. It is the way it is to be.
What a beautiful post. Leonard is a great friend to many of us and I'm glad you two are sharing so much of your journeys together.
I miss you when you're not around but I know life gets crazy at times. Good friends are hard to come by so I hope we can keep in touch in spite of our busyness.
Hope you're feeling better.
:-) Thanks everyone for reading and commenting, there is nothing like the encouragement and love of brothers and sisters in Christ! Thats a trip that you used the term mad hatter Leonard hahaha, I've never outside of talking about Alice in wonderland even thought of the mad hatter, but the last few days used the term several times discriptively out of no where, then I see you use it here lol.
Yes In Christ Alone, this is the body, and for the first time in my life I'm actually starting to REALLY feel like a part of it :-)
And I really appreciate any and all thoughts and prayers Jamie :-) thats certainly a wonderful thought to carry about in my mind and heart.
I'll always try and get you some how or another Aida :-), hey come to think of it, I see you on messenger now.......no time like the present hehe...
Love this testimony! How precious are our brothers and sisters in Christ! LEO ROCKS!!!!!!
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