Saturday I was out to dinner with a couple friends at one of my favorite spots, Cafe Figaro (click the title to go to their website) and, as a surprise, my friend Simon gave Sunnie and I a pair of magical glasses to wear. They were pink and looked just like 3D glasses. How magical could they really be? Simon said to put them on and look at lights. Oh the wonderful world these magical glasses created! Everywhere I looked, I saw hearts! Small hearts, big hearts, dancing hearts, connected hearts. Hearts everywhere! The glow from the candles produced two hearts dancing together. Everywhere I looked, I saw love and joy. These illusions of hearts... what if every moment were viewed through these magical glasses? This is what I desire, to see the beauty in every part of our world and to see the love that can envelop even the darkest areas. I am hoping these magical glasses can transform my eyes to see in such a way without them. I need that right now, especially after last week.
Last week already seems so long ago. So much happened that I am still trying to process it all. In some ways it was a real test in what to say to your close friend when you know everything is not alright and may not be for some time. How do you offer comfort alongside reality? So I did what I do best... I made calls, made a plan and connected with every person I knew who could possibly help. The worst part is over, but now the long journey of appointments, questions and changes have begun. One reality has ended and a new one has begun. A new reality over night. Oh... wow... Love, compassion, joy... I want the glasses back.
