Letter to God

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Dear God,

As I looked through the pictures of our one day trip to London yesterday, I am so thankful for the way you work.

First of all, thank you for letting us work for a company that takes such good care of us. For our VISA, we were required to make the trip. Not only have you allowed us to serve with such a gracious company with a heart for all nations, you have allowed them to provide the finances for such a trip. Thank you.

Second, thank you for the family you have given me. I love my girls. To think, as a young woman, looking into my future, I never wanted to marry nor did I see myself as a Mom. I wanted to do something extraordinary for you in a village in Africa if that's what you wanted for me. Instead, you've allowed me to marry my best friend; given me three extraordinary little women in which to invest my life, and you've knitted us together as friends. I don't take that for granted. Every minute you give me with them, I am eternally grateful!

While we were in London yesterday, my sites were set on spending the day in Harrods Department Store. Once we got there, I was overwhelmed by the … luxury, size, prices, people, and indulgence. Not really just one thing but all of it together. It made me feel like I was among thousands who were worshipping a golden calf. While others were buying designer dresses for toddlers at the price of 800 pounds a dress, and looking at handbags at 650 pounds a bag, and having their poodles pampered at the Pet Spa (for who knows how many pounds) … I just wanted a Crispy Crème dounut for 1.20 and felt a little extreme by buying a dozen to satisfy our 2 year craving for the sweet and yummy sugar rush. It dawned on me that we really are aliens living in a strange land. One day, as you tell me in your word, there will be a place of extreme opulence. It will be a place I will feel at home in because you will be there. Thank you.

Thank you for directing us to the charming Italian restaurant for lunch. The food was yummy, the prices wonderful, and we got water with ice cubes! What a treat!

Finally, thank you for allowing Hyde Park to be just a short trip across the street from our Italian dining experience. The rest of our day was spend sitting on a park bench, strolling through a rose garden and soaking up some London sun. Thank you knowing that the great outdoors makes me feel like a person.

I know I already said “finally” but I need to add another “finally”… and this time I really mean it. Thank you for today, being Mother’s Day, to be postponed to next week by my family. As we all slept in, and are tired and listless, we needed the day to recuperate. Thank you that they want to make my day special … and are willing to give me next Sunday to properly celebrate Mother’s Day. They are just terrific!

I’m so glad I am your daughter. You do all things well.

See ya …
Christina