A Triad of Events
PostedHello Everyone!
I am so thankful for those faithful few who are still reading this, I always appreciate your comments! I cannot believe that I am just over 1/8 done my term here... As I am curriculum planning and lesson planning it is hard to believe!
I was hoping to post this yesterday when I wrote it, but alas, there was no internet, and after being hit by a car a few nights ago I decided to sleep for a few days :) All is well, just bruised on one side, it was bound to happen since walking home from school through our streets is a risk I take daily.
Just a few days ago a unique occurrence came to me as I realized the date. I realized that three major events in our history occurred not to far from one another .
Firstly, 20 years ago the falling of the Berlin wall in 1989 a symbol of infamy and hatred...allowing freedom and democratization of Europe.
Secondly, exactly 8 years ago yesterday, the fall of the twin towers in New York City, a symbol of American wealth and materialism... have we ever really looked at each other the same way?
Thirdly, the collapse of the Northern Rock in England along with other major banks, just 2 years ago, became what we call the credit crunch....which seems to have somewhat put to end the belief in free market capitalism.
We can be sure about a few things concerning these events...First that they changed the world forever, Secondly, that they all celebrate anniversaries about the same time, and Thirdly, that no one really knew they were going to happen.
I suppose that made me think back to how this applies to our own lives. Again I can say that we don't know what is going to happen tomorrow, and I think that most of us can say that we understand this. However, I think it is also important to think about what these events have changed in us.
As I am here now in Dhaka thinking sometimes about how it doesn't feel like home and I miss some of the comforts I used to have... I have come to the point that I really need to cherish these times. Do you think that the people who walked into the twin towers knew that they were going to die that day? Did the husbands and wives say I love you that morning? Did the parents hug their kids goodbye? Did they soak up every moment?
I often wonder if I am letting this time pass and look forward to other times. Isn't that what we often do in life? Look forward? Hope for the future? Does our society not teach us that? That we should just wait and make more money and get the NEXT biggest thing and that THEN we will be happy?
I can't say I am here making heaps of money and buying big things, but I currently catch myself from time to time looking forward to Christmas....seeing my family. Am I making the most of what is now?
How can we know?
Just a thought today.... How do you make the most of it? .... I suppose you need to figure out what is important to you.
I have had some great times in prayer here, and am enjoying the fellowship. I have attached a picture of some of the teachers and me at church. More soon!
In Christ,
Corinne
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6 comments:
Oh Corinne! You are amazing! When you get back you will have to give lectures on your experience. I love reading your blogs! So inspiring!
Much love,
Kelly
I love the picture! I miss you! YOu have a most beautiful heart for the Lord :)
I can't wait to see you! Love, Moog
Cori
You are showing a wisdom well beyond your years in these blogs, I thoroughly enjoy reading each one. I am sorry to hear about your flu and your little accident withthe car...give yourself the time you need to heal.
We miss you here and we love your little updates.
Be well my dear friend
You are blessed in so many ways
with much love
Joce
Cori,
So glad to hear all God is doing in your life and heart. I feel such a kindred spirit with you when I read your posts. So much of my life in Haiti parallels your experience there.... from the cockroaches .. to the stares.. and smells... And yet, what an amazing realization...when you see your life in terms of obedience to Christ instead of changing the world.
May God bless and keep you and cause His face to shine on you and give you peace,
sharon
pleased to hear you are safe and well.I bet you do miss Adam as he misses you but this is what you had to do and its the right thing.May god bless you and keep you safe we think about you each day love to you Ed and glenice
Thank you so much each of you for your posts and comments, you have no idea how much they mean to me! It is a blessing to hear from each of you!
I will post more soon! Teaching is quite a workload...
In Christ's love,
Cori :)
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