Ice dancing and life
A single mom finds hope, love, and a new path.
from the April 13, 2007 edition
Page 2 of 2
Page 1 | 2
Developing the understanding of our indestructible relation to God and learning to express it takes time, energy, patience, and practice. There have been plenty of times when I've slipped and fallen or missed a jump, but I've found that longing to love more and daily practicing loving more results in life flowing more smoothly, fluidly, and gracefully.
Gradually, I felt loved. I saw that God's great goodness was already in place and available for me to use in all my interactions – with my children, friends, and neighbors.
As I cherished all that was good in my life, in my children, and yes, even in the man who had left me, I was able to find satisfaction, honor, and companionship.
My girls and I developed close bonds and interacted as fluidly as ice dancers. A wonderful friendship blossomed to fill the need for adult companionship. And I completed my undergraduate degree.
Mrs. Eddy wrote, "The song of Christian Science is, 'Work – work – work – watch and pray' " ("Message to The Mother Church for 1900," p. 2). Truly, a harmonious, graceful life is obtainable as we learn to move in sync with God as beautifully as ice dancers.
Hear, O Lord,
and have mercy upon me:
Lord, be thou my helper.
Thou hast turned for me
my mourning into dancing:
thou hast put off my sackcloth,
and girded me with gladness;
To the end that my glory
may sing praise to thee,
and not be silent.
O Lord my God,
I will give thanks
unto thee for ever.
1 | Page 2
RSS feed
