The 18" Trip
Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 2:38PM As with all of the OC, Diabetes is a major part of my life. It is something that I cannot stop thinking about regardless of what I would like to do. I am a Diabetic. And it is one of the “I AM” statements I make with no fear.
I am also a Christian.
Most of you already know that. I hope you know that with that, I am NOT a “holier than thou” type. I have hang ups. I have issues. I swear sometimes. I get drunk occasionally. I am not even remotely close to being a “good” Christian but I know who gives me strength, who gives me guidance, who is always there for me, and who made sure that I would not end up in a really hot place once I leave this planet!
This weekend my wife, Sister, Mother, Best Friends, and more all worked a Via De Cristo weekend. What is Via De Cristo? It is Spanish for “Way of Christ” and it is a weekend that renews, reenergizes, and refreshes your faith. It is not a weekend for people that are not Christians; this is a strengthening weekend not an introduction.
When Jasmine and I were “pilgrims” we had such an amazing time that we come back each year to serve and pray for those that are attending. It is a lot of work but it is well worth the fatigue. It is funny how much pleasure you can get out of totally giving and serving your fellow human. It is a blessing that I cannot describe.
This weekend my Mother in Law and her husband attending the weekend as Pilgrims with another couple from our church. All four of them seemed to grow so much in their faith. It was a very beautiful thing to witness. To see someone get to know God on a more intimate level is a reward in itself. Especially when you remember your weekend and how it felt for you.
One man described it as “taking God from my head, and moving Him into my heart.”
A distance of about 18”.
A very short distance but a very important trip indeed.
