Crazed, lying in a zero circle, mute,
We shall be saying finally
With tremendous eloquence, Lead us.
When we have totally surrendered to that beauty.
We shall be a mighty kindness.
-Rumi (version by Coleman Banks)
Our family is going through some extremely tough times right now: negative accusations with no substance, rumors running rampant like a runaway snowball packed with whispers of untruth. How can one continue to function? How does one respond when a hug seems inadequate? Add a hundred hugs, piles and pleas of personal, powerful prayers and a tremendous eloquence of support showering truth and wisdom.
Communication channels have been overwhelmed: Facebook, Twitter, email, phone calls and even snail mail delivering words of encouragement. Hundreds taking time from busy over extended lives to write letters of support. Teenagers and adults, so often at odds, united in positive support behind our family.
It does not dispense the deep dark hurt of wrongdoing, but like a shimmering sunrise after a dense January night it gives cause for hope.
Give me a sign of your goodness,
That my enemies may see it
and be put to shame.
For you, O Lord,
have helped me and comforted me.
-Psalm 86:17
Our family has become part of a mighty kindness.
