Rest

Tonight I went to a worship service I've never attended before, and sat in the back by myself, and closed my eyes and tried to be present.  A few minutes later, my eyelids fluttered a bit, and I noticed something glowing next to me.  I thought my eyesight was just going, which is a definite possibility at this point in my day (long open at Sbux, followed by fun but tiring babysitting).  I opened my eyes all the way and realized that someone had brought me a tealight in a glass votive holder and set it on the chair next to me.  This was particularly touching for several reasons, all too involved to explain here, but needless to say I'm glad I went tonight.  I was blessed and restored and renewed, and am learning again how to receive grace.  Waking up in six and a half hours to go to work?  Bring it on.  I don't know how my body will do, but my spirit is going to make it just fine.