Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the gentle night to you. Moon and stars pour their healing light on you.
Deep peace of Christ, the light of the world, to you.
Gaelic Blessing
This is how I feel today.
Last night I dreamed of Bill with me. It was a very real feeling of his presence.
We were at home but the details of“home” seemed somewhat vague. It was perfect timing for such a comforting sense of his presence after quite a dry spell…… A few weeks ago I had wondered to myself if I would ever have such dreams again, it seemed so long since the last one. Like many things we desire, one cannot conjure up such comfort, peace, and joy on demand. Rather, it comes unexpectedly when most needed.
I had a very strenuous weekend. Friday my sister Carol drove down with her husband’s truck and picked up a load to take back to my home in Montgomery. I followed later with a fully loaded car. I worked until late Friday night unpacking boxes and organizing my home. Saturday morning I unloaded my car and Bitsy and I headed back to Florida. I awoke Sunday morning very tired. I recalled having had leg cramps during the night. I had a headache and felt as if I was coming down with the flu, including a low grade fever. I didn’t go to church. Instead I dozed off and on, treated myself to some kindness and rest…. No work of any kind. Thankfully Monday I felt better and was able to go on about my day with case management at Panama City Rescue Mission and other activities. After afternoon yoga and a very good teaching session at Humble House I slept well. That’s when Bill’s presence appeared in a dream. It was very tender and caring, including a kiss. It seemed he had on a yellow shirt and looked young and well. He asked me if I was taking my meds daily. I took him to my med boxes to show him I am. His thoughtfulness in checking to see how I am doing was a comfort to me in my dream. I awoke wanting to hold on to that feeling. Peace beyond understanding comes with the Presence of the Lord with us.
(CBB 11/5/24)