Ruth Ayres invites us the celebrate each week. Click over to her site Discover. Play. Build. to read more celebrations.
My phone is like a visual diary of my week. I take pictures of things I care about. I finished the prayer shawl I was making for Glenae. It is easily one of the most beautiful things I have ever made. I could tell she loved it by the way she held it close and fingered it. She signed the word “soft.” She is making progress slowly and will be moving to a rehab center soon. Seeing her, talking to her, and feeling her gentle spirit gave me hope for her recovery. If you have added her to your prayer list, keep it going. I believe she feels the strength of many.
A Go Fund Me was set up for Glenae’s expenses. In just 7 days, they have far exceeded their goal. People are reaching out to help. I am encouraged by the number of students and parents who are donating. We have a strong and supportive community.
On Tuesday, my students and I toured the local Buddhist Temple, Wat Thammarattanaram. This amazing temple is set back in a quiet neighborhood in Coteau, which literally means country. We know very little about Buddhism and about our own community. My students, their parents, and I were fascinated to hear about this hidden gem.
We also went to the Shadows, a local plantation home and tourist attraction. Every year, the gifted elementary students in the parish perform a historical play for the first graders. My students love dressing in the period costumes, learning their lines, and feeling the joy of performing. I love this picture of the white camellias blooming.
My friend was vacationing at Orange Beach in Alabama and sent me an email about her duck rescue. I shortened it into a found poem here.
Along the beach yesterday
I saw a duck trying to swim,
obviously in distress.
The bird’s leg and wing were all tangled
in fishing line.
I waded out into the waves.
The water was dragging her in.
We managed to cut the line.
Wildlife and Fisheries came to the rescue.
She was given a clean bill of health.
We watched her waddle back to the water
and head for Florida.
A wonderful week filled with loving, learning, and rescuing.
I love thinking of my phone as a visual diary! What a great idea!! Beautiful pictures of a life well lived this week. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Your week took you in so many directions, Margaret, but there are so many rich connections between each experience. You live an inspirational life, my friend.
I always love your pictures, Margaret, and this time, that duck rescued and your poem with it. “We watched her waddle back to the water/and head for Florida.” There is so much to take care of in our world.
Our phones can be such life lines and life recording tools. All beautiful moments. I especially love the hand of Glenae on the beautiful shawl. Thank you for sharing.
I will forever consider the idea of my phone as a visual diary. Thank you for that perception today. These are amazing moments. I have really enjoyed this post. It caused me to pause and reflect on a few things. Thank you!
I enjoyed this found poem, Margaret.