Reenie's Ramblings

I have been convicted a little while ago regarding how to let people we love know how much we appreciated them. I was at a funeral. It hit me, we usually only share what people mean to us when they are gone. We share how their life has impacted us AFTER they have already passed. I felt strongly that we need to tell people while they are ALIVE! There are moments when we struggle, and sometimes knowing that our life has impacted another, enriched another, strengthened another, helps us find courage to continue. I have written a few blogs for a few people already and want to take some time for a blog about Emily. While she is one I tell how much I appreciate and often, I don't think she truly understands the impact her friendship has on my life. Have you ever met someone who just saw you?  Like really SAW you. From the first time we met and got to know each other (we were pre-teen) it's like my soul saw hers and recognized it.  I don't know how else to say

Patience is a virtue. It says so in the Bible. My lack of patience is a constant reminder of my lack of virtue. Learning to wait. Wait for the right timing to make a change. Wait for the correct answer to come. Waiting for results. Waiting for clear direction. These are all things my nature fights against. Hard. I like to get things done. Swiftly. Promptly. I like answers. Immediately. Currently there is an experience in front of me that is requiring patience. (Well, patience if I am to proceed correctly, and I want to do this part right) I am struggling. I have known many patient people in my life and am in awe of them as I witness what patience does for them. I have experienced being patient and realizing the beautiful results from it. But it's still a battle. One I am willing to fight. If you struggle with patience, you are not alone. My desire is to simply: Patiently Continue....