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My Precious - My Strength

Posted by {H} creatives (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) on 28 April 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

My Dear Friends of the Inspiration Circle,


Thank you all for your comments and visits.


Some of you have been so kind to return visits and your words are very encouraging - at times bringing me tears that comfort. I know that some may also be weary of the infrequency and tone of my p-blog...and for that I apologize. This continues to be a trying time in my life. But I do believe that there is a purpose in all of this, and that a Plan is uncovering even as I go through this trial reluctantly. Maybe it's all about letting go...letting go of the burden so that I can let in the Strength that will wipe away my weakness.


One of the greatest thing in this world (especially during this time) is to be with my daughter, Keshia Evangeline. Always I look forward to days when I can spend playing with her...we call them DaddyDaughterDateDay. She is truly an amazing being. Full of energy, love, and compassion. Strong-willed at times, but always soft in the heart. I can't imagine a world without her. What I have learned in this season (as I spend more time with her) is that there is a fundamental law-of-the-universe of sorts that caters to the old saying: "It is far blessed to give than to receive." This is so true of my daughter Keshia Evangeline. This past Saturday, we went to our favorite DaddyDaughterDateDay locale, Santa Cruz Boardwalk (the place where this picture is taken). I realized that as the day goes by, Keshia simply wanted me to give her the time to spend with her...to be with her...to play...to laugh...to dance...to sing....just to enjoy the day. I realized that in the act of giving my availability - my presence - to her, I received something far greater in return...and was blessed with a renewed strength that Keshia unknowingly gave me. It is a mystery to me that the presence of one such innocence is all I need. She is without pretense, honest and pure. Her smile, her laughter, her behavior. Pure. Often only tainted by the language or influence of adults in her life.


Those of the Judeo-Christian belief refers to God as the Father. I wonder if maybe the Father in Heaven receives such strength...a sort of renewed joy...every time His "children" spend time with Him, like I do with Keshia. Just to play, to dance, to sing, to laugh...even to cry together. That will be a greater mystery for me...one that I may never find an answer to in this present world.


I am thankful, nonetheless, that in the midst of all of this, there are those who give me the courage to reach out to Strength. Like Keshia, all of you, my dear AM3 friends, are part of that. You have given, and I hope in your giving you may be blessed even more in return. Maybe we won't ever have the "AM3 Annual Global Conference", or the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sun-ridden beaches of Santa Cruz, nor hop on that favorite merry-go-round with Keshia and I, but I bid all of you Strength...in whatever form...so that this life may lead you to the next.


Always grateful - Thank you.


Cheers'nBlessings,
{H}