What a beautiful weekend this has been. Yesterday Nashville started a little cold and wet but then opened into a sunny, slightly cool, day. Today has continued the cool but sunny theme. Really nice.
Yesterday I took Adam and his friend JP to see IRON MAN. Very entertaining. For those who are geeks for superhero movies, this one is a welcome relief from the overly serious but still really good Batman Begins and Spider Man movies. Robert Downy Jr. does a great job with the character.
Adam had a good time I think but he is at the 'nadir' of his white blood cell count and that usually means he is quick to fatigue and his mood can get down earlier in the day. I lit a candle today at church (talk about old school) not for Adam's physical health, as much for his mental, emotional and spiritual health. I know that in reality all these 'healths' are completely intertwined, inseparable, but I now believe (with help from Laura F.) that Adam's physical health is in good hands and I have been neglecting the other aspects of his well being. So the candle was for an increase in his serotonin levels, his good cheer and his lovable qualities (which have never left but have been a little defeated from time to time). On the other hand even Superman had his 'Fortress of Solitude' and maybe Adam's moodiness is exactly what it should be given where he is at in treatment. I don't know.
In the church bulletin today was this poem-prayer by Hildegard of Bingen. I think it speaks to the inseparable nature of body, soul, emotions, spirit, creation. In short what God creates is good. Check it out.
As the Creator loves his creation,
so Creation loves the Creator.
Creation, of course, was fashioned to be adorned,
to be showered, to be gifted with the love of the Creator.
The entire world has been embraced by this kiss.
God has gifted Creation with everything that is necessary.
God's Word is in all Creation, visible and invisible.
The Word is living, being, spirit all verdant greening,
all creativity...
This Word manifest in every creature...
Now this is how spirit is in the flesh--the Word is indivisible
from God.
Hildegard of Bingen
3 comments:
A beautiful boy, but bless his heart, Adam looks like he is tired of having his picture taken. As Cecile said of William's smile when yet another picture was being taken with Aunt Celia--Yea, that's his fake smile.
Carson
I disagree with Carson, I recognize that smirk--totally Adam. Picture time and that's what you get from Adam--no teeth, just a grin. Love to you all, Mary
I think you are both right....
E
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