Psalm 118:24
This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Today was a good day.
As I walked through the door into Deaf Church I smiled!!! AUNTY OLGA!!! YAY!!! There she was teaching the Deaf. I felt so happy to see her! Actually, I was looking forward to spending some time with my Deaf family and to see over 20 Deaf persons and Aunty Olga was just an added bonus!! I felt like I was finally at home after a long journey and my heart and mind was at rest.
I stood at the back. I looked on. I was contented. I belonged.
I looked at Aunty Olga teaching and I must have been smiling outwardly because I know my heart bore a smile :-) Today, was different. They say absence makes the heart fonder. Who is "they"? I'm not sure but "they" do know what they're talking about. Today I loved. Is it possible to love from afar? Well I stood, looked on and my heart was filled with so much love for the Deaf. It was as if I saw them from fresh, new eyes. I remember Gerard turning around and giving me the warmest, most genuine and energetic hello! I felt the way I feel when a baby smiles at me. So precious are my friends.
When I think about how natural it is for me to bond with the Deaf I'm sometimes amazed lol. So often in hearing social circles and gatherings I feel displaced. I never have to think when I'm with my Deaf family. I'm simply Alana. I forget all the concerns of life. It's like a true vacation when I'm with them! I really appreciated and cherished every exchange and greeting and hug and smile and laughter after Deaf Church today. It's what I've been missing for these pass few weeks.
Well the leaders of Deaf Church had a meeting after the service with Aunty Olga. Each person present had the opportunity to say something - probably confess a sin or testify or relate a concern. I was finally able to let them know how grateful I am for their presence in my life. How welcomed, loved and comfortable I feel with them and how God was able to come through for me even when I was overwhelmed. This was my simple, heartfelt contribution. Aunty Olga told me that she consider me to be her other daughter and she expressed how it seems as if we've known each other for years when we're together like kindred spirits :) God orders our footsteps doesnt He? I also feel as if I've known Uncle Elred, Siquina and Omar for years!
The most moving thing about this afternoon is what Shevon said about me. I cant remember what exactly he said but I do know that I was deeply touched. For the first time since I'm with the Deaf, tears welled up in my eyes. I felt appreciated :)
What does God have in store for 2009? I'm not sure exactly but the buds hint of some hidden treasure and the yellow blooms say ever so softly, sweetly yet strongly that great, bright and wonderful things are ahead! I recognise the struggle of the blossoming but I also see its beauty! What a wonder it is! Our God is an awesome God.
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