Holy Ground

"For this is Holy Ground..." She took off her shoes, for this is holy ground.
Tonight we went to the memorial at UMC. There were some path type things among all the candles, flowers, posters, etc so that you could walk along and reflect/pray/think. I walked along the pavement part to see what was along the edge and as I approached the grassy section's pathway, I noticed my housemate's shoes on the outside portion. She left her shoes- she took them off. This roommate of mine- never ceases to amaze me. The way she uses her words and her actions so thoughtfully. The unique connection she can find with a moment or a place that is so obviously connected to her spirit. She moved through the labrynth of memorial with such intentionality. in her bare feet- her feet so connected with that holy ground that connects us all. This beautiful soul who reaches out to hug me and tell me "it's ok." Because she knows- she knows it will be. Because she remembers that no matter what, this space is still holy and this space is still connecting us. I watch her think, close her eyes and pray, fall to her knees in painful tears, accept a hug, and give a hug. And I know it's all going to be okay. Thank you, dear friend.

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  1. MelanieFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a wonderful picture you painted for us! Love you!

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