Amy's Paradigm: Happy Birthday

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Happy Birthday

Well March 11 came and went and I never did see the new Jane Eyre. Friday morning I said good-bye to my Korean friend who spent a week with me for the first time in twenty-five years. My heart was happy, but my head hurt from trying to dig into its depths to find those Korean words that use to fill my mind. I climbed back into bed as the sun came up and at lunchtime, my children brought me breakfast in bed.

I would have needed to travel to California or NY to see Jane Eyre, but it didn't matter. I was perfectly content to be surrounded by my children and husband. The evening ended with me being certain that no one could be more content. Maybe next year I can buy the DVD for my birthday and watch it with all my children snuggled with me on the giant couch.

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"Let us review some of these less-conspicuous gifts: the gift of asking; the gift of listening; the gift of hearing and using a still, small voice; the gift of being able to weep; the gift of avoiding contention; the gift of being agreeable; the gift of avoiding vain repetition; the gift of seeking that which is righteous; the gift of not passing judgment; the gift of looking to God for guidance; the gift of being a disciple; the gift of caring for others; the gift of being able to ponder; the gift of offering prayer; the gift of bearing a mighty testimony; and the gift of receiving the Holy Ghost.

"We must remember that to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God. It is our right and responsibility to accept our gifts and to share them. God’s gifts and powers are available to all of us."