I´m inspired. Inspired by the pigon with one leg. He hobbles, he keeps going. Stumbling, but not broken. Inspired by the old couples hand in hand. The women friends arm in arm talking as if its been years; disscusing the blessings or yesterdays.
I´m inspired by the street performers. The opera singer who humbles her glorious voice for small change on the streets of Sol. Maybe to feed a child or two or maybe she just has nowhere to go. Her voice is lost but not forgotton in my memory. I´m inspired.
The people here; they are friendly, they are generous, but most of all they enjoy life in all its frivolity. They enjoy the highs, they embrace to lows.
Inspired by the children who wildly run free. No boundries, no fear they take a step beyond. They look at me, their faces brightly smiling. They know, I know. They want a friend, they hunger for attention and I give it to them willingly. My tired eyes and weakend body are strong for them, strong in you.
Laughing trying to communicate. Why don´t you understand me? I´m inspired. They scream, they run, they jump, they play, but will they ever know the way? Will they ever know me? Who am I anyways? Am I worthy of their affection? I´m just the pigon with one leg.
I stumble through this experience not knowing where I am heading, yet still confident and bold in my final destination. Inspired to move ahead, to keep pushing, to reach for the unknown and the forgotton. I´m inspired to love.
To love life, to love people. I must indulge and enjoy these moments, for they pass so quickly. The good the bad, the highs and the lows. I love them all.
I hold tight to the passion from the Spanish people. A kiss on both cheeks. I´m just inspired. Hello and goodbye; tomorrow is a new day and all the old has passed away. Lost but not forgotton: Here I stand. Here I am Lord, send me.
I´m inspired.
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Sunday July 18, 2009
ReplyDeleteHi..just a brief but poignant note to my favorite child in the world while dad is at church doing children's church and I stayed home to get the letters out for Guatemala assistance for funding for us as a family as I leave in a few hours for Camp Maranatha. Daddy and I will sing after dinner for the girls ( teens there tonight) and little girls come tomorrow and they are going to use me where ever...I will do anything they need. I too want to serve so much!
I have you on my heart a lot lately, praying for your pleasure and learning and character building. Know that you are in the center of Gods heart and that you are definitely going to grow in such an exciting and prosperous ( for HIM) way as your future unfolds. I know that young men and women love you and are attracted to your inner beauty...I do not want you to think I am against you being close friends with those who do not know your beloved Savior as yet....I simply want you to stay close people ( guys and girls) who feeds and nourishes you and keeps you in the eye of HIM and thoughts of pure and good and use discernment's that lead you CLOSER to His thinking and His plans for you.. When I KNOW i am in HIS will, there is no grater feeling in my life...when I or dad am out of HIS plan and am off track and not close to Godly thoughts or feelings...I can feel that anxiety and worry and faded faith...STAY close and I promise as your mother who loves you more than any friend or relative could love you....I promise you will feel and be aware of HIS DESIGN and TREMENDOUS CUSTOMIZED CARE JUST FOR YOU!
i just read Anne Graham Lotz's book "My Hearts Cry" ( wonderful book to me and I will use it as a resource often) she is close to GInny ( your Omie) you know. We talked to GInny last night and again thanked her for the part she has played and prayed in your life so far. I also watched on the Columbia International University in SC website ( www. ColumbiaInternationalUniversity.com) the 6 minute video of the school ..look at the line 'core value' and watch the wonderful video...I then know for sure WHY you picked that school versus other choices...as it felt so YOU.....and much love and appreciation of your beauty and desire for world cultures. We are so praying daily and without ceasing for the ministry of Arts there in Spain and your teammates ( Lucy, Shelly, Carrie, Kathryn) and their lives! Hugs and appreciation for their calling, Hector and LIlli..please tell them
Wishing I could hold your long fingered lovely hand ( like my moms, Grandma HR, not my squatty fingers) and just give a little reassuring, loving and caring squeeze to you at this moment. I know goodbyes of good people is full of heart-felt sadnesses..Of course you know, they are always welcomed here...Daddy and I have loved many persons from 30 countries ourselves... from far away..but our brothers and sisters in spirit.
Stay well, pray continually and make good choices..spread that loving spirit with whom all you touch! Your mama.
Wonderful mother, this sounds an aweful lot like the email you sent me.:) I appreciate your concern for me, you have SO MUCH WISDOM. Thank you. I really feel closer to God more than ever here though. I have little distractions away from my mission here. My heart is here to serve and to stay serving. I will email you in private more if you like. I had a wonderful talk with a man from YWAM at church yesterday that I would love to tell you about. Have a wonderful time helping the girls at camp! How fun! I will let you know I am getting your emails, but dont always have time to answer back right away. Love you more than words can describe my precious mother :)
ReplyDeleteDear Cara,
ReplyDeleteOh, how I envy you! I would love to be where you are right now, Cara. Your writing entitled "Inspired" makes me feel blessed with the simple moments around me. By reading this piece, I can picture the difference in cultures since I, too, spent time in Spain fifteen years ago. There is a frivolity and spontaneous way of living that is not found here in the United States of America. Have you been able to visit a village? I remember watching the sheep cross the road each day and my taking a siesta every afternoon. The evening meal was not until ten p.m., and then out the door we went for a night of socializing to the wee hours of the next morning. Old and young alike lived this way!
I am anxiously awaiting your return home. I want to hear all about your adventures and service. You are an amazing woman, Cara, who is making a difference in the world! If I had a daughter, I would hope for her to emulate you. Since I don't have a daughter but have sons who know you, I share with them what you are doing and why. They can certainly learn from your example to serve, to be compassionate, and to be passionate. Stay safe, have fun, and serve well. You are the best!
Love,
Mrs. LaPointe
P.S. I saw your mom at the Hot Summer Nights concert last week. She is vivacious as ever and very proud of you, as she should be!
Cara! First of all, I love you and I miss you bunches. I just got home from my own mini-experience at jazz camp, but I'm still waiting to hear even more about yours and how you are doing. Your entry, Inspired, seemed like poetry when I was reading it, whether intended or not. Your thoughts and insights are so special and beautiful, just like you. I really do miss you. All that you are giving and taking in Spain sounds life-changing. I hope that when we have time together you could change my life too by sharing your stories with me. Mucho amor <3 (Is that right?) Oh, by the way...we're going to LA! That's all I have for now. We'll swap stories when you come home! Best of luck, and enjoy the rest of your time there. We'll all be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteYour loving cuzzie,
~ Lena
Mrs. LaPointe:
ReplyDeleteHow special you are to me! I am so ever priviledged to have a teacher as involved and interested in my life as you are. You are such an encourager and giver.
So you visited Spain? I have not visited a village but the city of Madrid is full of many interesting characters and sights to see. My favorite are the elderly here. They have no shame in staying out until the wee hours with the 20 somethings and dancing the night away! I hope to be like that when I get to that age! As far as a seista goes, my roomate has said we are living the Spanish life without the seista! Its been a lot of work to be with the children all day and then take dance classes at night, yet I still find SOME time to fit in sleeping...
Thank you again for your sweet encouragement and I am overflowing with endless stories and more inspired thoughts if you ever have a spare afternoon. I would love to hear about your summer as well and the many adventures I´m sure your boys are experiencing!
Lena:
Lena! I miss you my cuzzie! Did you get the postcard I sent you? I can´t wait to hear all about jazz camp and your adventures there. Haha I hope you behaved yourself :P Just kidding my sweet cousin. You are the best and I have so enjoyed having you live near me through my high school years. I wish we both had more time to spend with eachother... You are so sweet and loving to me and I can not wait until I get home and we can chitty chat and have girls night| lOVE YOU