Point for Reflection

This week is starting out to be 'not so good.' For the second time in a month, Vicki has been diagnosed with shingles. We were so encouraged when her last bout with this disease was not too debilitating. And, now, here it is again. Not only were we surprised by this outcome, so was the doctor. This situation, obviously, is the 'not so good' part.

Needless to say that the mostly sleepless night last night and the doc appointment and the trip to get meds today have had an impact on my ability to reflect on much else. Thus, I think it is a good idea that I came across this quote on the Sojourners section on BeliefNet today. May you read it and be encouraged, as I was.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As long as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.
-- Anne Frank, Only One Earth