I’ve been through trials that gave me a lot
…of music for grieving, encouragement, hope and faith.
Lucky for me…
That I noticed that trials require seeking
…sources for leaning into grief, encouragement, hope and faith.
Lucky for me…
That I can recognize that trials can be muted by
A word or phrase from a friend,
A familiar or never considered scripture
A bud in the sunlight
A goose honking ‘get away!’
The light on the river – night or day
The billowing clouds racing across royal blue skies
Something funny – a cartoon, a comment, a wry interjection.
Lucky for me…
That I believe that God is joining in always with my
Grief, encouragement, hope and faith
Through the words, the writings, the sunlight and rain
Through the animal kingdom and through humanity
Through the nurture of nature and the nature of nurture.
Lucky. Lucky. Lucky for me.
Susan Ceely Phillips

One response to “Lucky for me…”
Susan, thank you for sharing your beautiful poem (Lucky for me…) and the magnificent photo. As I walk through this day, I will try and look around me to be reminded of things that give me encouragement, hope and faith.