Scripps Sunday #49

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This is a note I wrote to you before you head back to Scripps this weekend and just wanted to post it here to have it with all the other Scripps Sundays. 

January 11, 2023 

Dear Anna,

When we were at the labyrinth this week, I was untangling some thoughts as I always do when I walk the winding paths, and it was so wonderful to be there with you knowing you were doing the same thing.

I loved your example of taking your shoes off, and I was so grateful to be able to do that for as long as I could before they got too cold as a reminder that we were on holy ground and to pay attention in a different way.

As I was walking, the first thought was the unknown future, and the thought came to my mind that “I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on YOU.” And that is my prayer for you as you go back to school that you would be able to keep turning to God for help with the questions and desire for direction in the coming months. 


As I hugged you in the middle of the labyrinth, I thought I was going to burst as my cup was so full, and this prayer below came to mind that we have used in small group for many years:

So fill Anna with Yourself, Your light, Your love, Your life- that these your precious gifts would radiate through you and overflow into everything else.

I stood there praying for that enoughness and worthiness to so fill your heart and mind and soul from the top of your head to the tips of your toes…..

I love you so much, you magical creature, you….


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