2012

– Why the name? – There is a Proverb I identify with: “Enthusiasm is not good, impatience gets you into trouble.” It probably best describes me as an infant – as  I used to be. I was so proud of me – but it wasn’t good – all enthusiasm – little or no knowledge – of course I didn’t think that at the  time.  I was on about progress. Compared to others around me I frequently had things to say where they offered silence. I could produce answers quicker than most. I hadn’t counted on them being long cuts or completely wrong headed.

I began this blog while I had whooping cough . . . & so with time on my hands.  Time to explore technologies I didn’t know much about. I was keen – but the learning curve was steep. I was impatient to get well. I guess patients are like that.

I had time to reflect. To think again on the gift of life.  To appreciate its fragility.   To spectate – the games people play.  Enthusiastically climbing ladders, but to what end? Impatiently getting into trouble if not on the climb – then when the rungs led nowhere. Ladders don’t always give us a better view, they persuade us of opportunity, but frequently they deceive.

I came to see my sickness as enabling – restoring perspective. Reminding me of larger concerns  and the greatest gift.

I am a Christian because of Jesus. A gift I so didn’t deserve.  I find His story and what it means for everyone unique in history. The Bible is not like what I expected. Jesus provides surprising insights, understanding and answers to life’s big concerns – like no one else. When I came to understand what God has done to address the world’s problems and why – it changed my life – forever.  I discovered I really matter – that He loves me.

With whooping cough while it was no holiday I found I still have more than enough reason to celebrate.

Have you ever wondered why Christmas and Easter are the world’s biggest holiday Celebrations?