Oscar and I made brownies!! When I said we needed to add two eggs to the flour mixture he put in the two eggs, shell and all, into the mixing bowl, on top of the flour mixture, smiled and said, “ok what next.” It was a fun evening.My time in Cali was bittersweet; the first few days were spent trying to hold back tears of frustration. The family I stayed with was not affiliated with the Episcopal Church and worked long hours. They, along with myself were under the impression that there was a structured plan for my being in Cali, which was not the case. Nobody wanted me leaving to venture out on my own and not knowing anyone, I felt imprisoned in the house with a television, my journal, and my thoughts.
After the first few days of my ‘perceived imprisonment’ life began to pick up speed. The people of Cali are so warm, generous and excited to share all that is unique to their city and their country and to show that there is so much more to Colombia than the world news portrays. I visited a few different communities in and around the city and every person/family I met was so hospitable and loving, generous and gracious, once again I am left speechless, full of love and lost in thought. I will be going back. (quick side note; no matter how hard I try I cannot escape that darn cow stomach soup).
One thought I would like to share with you is about how each and every one of us has been blessed with different gifts, it’s how we choose to make use of, accept and appreciate these gifts that forms our lives, our journeys. It does not matter where we are or what we are doing, moment-by-moment our journeys are formed and the wonderful thing is that they don’t require anything more than ones self, the belief in ones self.
The point I am trying to make is that we all have the potential to do amazing and noble things and crossing an ocean is not required. Living is living, being real is being real, honesty is honesty, giving is giving, and loving is loving, anywhere and everywhere on planet earth and beyond. You are the difference and you are your life.
4 comments:
What an awesome women you are. Love YA!!!!!
This is so well said! It is great to read your inspiring words you keep me motivated even from so far away!!! We miss you here all the time - I can't wait for Nicole to go and represent for us Spokanites!
Beth
First, I too love ponderosa pines. Second, "be real, be real real." Third, happy holidays. Fourth, I am glad you escaped your prison, perceived or otherwise. Fifth, Hi! Ok, I hope you are well.
Mike
Audry, again you overwhelm me with your talents, even in"prison" you were sooo cool. I see you have a new dance partner, and your cooking class with the brownies was great, or should I say gritty, a little extra calcium is good, did you remember the cayanne?
Our trip to White Salmon was great, so glad I did not have to do the drive. I will be showing property tomorrow to some new buyers I was referred to, nice people and so excited to find a new home. I have gotten myself a webcam, now I just have to hook it up and figure how to use it. Love you and miss you
God bless Sweetie
Gram
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