I never thought of it in those words or terms but Catherine put those words on it this morning. I said does that pay good? She said no. Hmm. But the idea that my visits to the Institute have turned 180 degrees for me is an interesting phenomenon.
To find the joy in the mess of it all is a treasure. I have a friend Joy who writes to me about finding the joy. That’s good, right? Somehow things reach a tipping point and something different appears. Hmm.
How does that work? It is magical realism maybe. A sort of positivity and humor that pervades everything if you look hard enough. But you have to know to look, that is key. Sounds so elegant.
Well, Marine Corps Birthday today. I think it is the 244th. Sort of a big deal in certain places and with certain people, the celebration that is.
Sunday walk in a few hours. Catherine and Dana are coming and you know they are always fun. Remember starts at 1530.
Here’s to the Corps! Birthday blessings on the few and the proud, the always faithful. Yes, I did say the cancer ministry doesn’t pay well, but I also said: “God never pays in dollars, God pays in love.” (It’s the most stable currency there is.) And, by my estimates, you are a very rich man.
Catherine ~ thank you as always. Stable currency, I like that. Felipé.x
Phil, Your Cancer Ministry is not just the Joy you bring to the Institute; it is world-wide, and includes every person who has seen your movie, and every person on the Cancer Journey–including me–who has had the joy of walking with you. You give us Hope, and teach us to laugh at Fear. Your words to Hamza Abdullah at the Capitol Hill Church, when he asked, What are you here for? seared into my brain. “I’m here for you, man.” That sums up your ministry, right there. Simple. Powerful. Profound. Why are you here? “I’m here for you, man.”
Semper Fi. And Happy Veterans’ Day to a man who knows what it means to serve. I salute you!
Henriette ~ thank you for your kind words and your friendship. See you in a couple days now. Felipé.x