Daily 5 - Day 11

So... this was a day of incredible contrasts. Sobbing as I talked on the phone with Mom and learned that Shiloh was gone. Laughing at my favorite play that "Shakespeare in the Park" puts on each summer. Time with people, and time alone. Joy and sorrow touch. Five things are a bit of a challenge today, but I'm going to give it a shot. In no particular order:

1. The "Ophelia drowning" scene done in reverse during "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged"
2. a glass of wine while sitting, thinking, listening praying
3. mango Thai veggie salad
4. finding some fun new nail polish colors at the store tonight
5. laughing and crying with my mom over memories of Shiloh this morning
   

Joy and Sorrow: Our Spiritual Parents

another thought from Henri Nouwen:

Our Spiritual Parents

Joy and sorrow are never separated. When our hearts rejoice at a spectacular view, we may miss our friends who cannot see it, and when we are overwhelmed with grief, we may discover what true friendship is all about. Joy is hidden in sorrow and sorrow in joy. If we try to avoid sorrow at all costs, we may never taste joy, and if we are suspicious of ecstasy, agony can never reach us either. Joy and sorrow are the parents of our spiritual growth.