Lighthouse
I like lighthouses for many reasons. They are usually at the edge of the sea, and I love the ocean. They are there to protect, to light the way to safety and away from danger. We also spent many years running “harbour light” centres for men with addictions. I felt like I was a light house for those men, showing them the way out of the dangers they were in.
I really do miss that. We have been retired for four years. I was only 41 then, and loved what I was doing. I miss the activity, the teaching, the faces light up when they finally understood. Working with them daily through their struggles, listening to their pain and showing them there was a better way to live.
Yes, there were failures, the ones who did not want to change, the ones that seemed to try but gave up. My heart would break for them but I also know that for some it takes many tries before they can kick the habits. Change takes time and lots of effort.
I was talking last night with my oldest daughter about how my experiences have changed me. My expectations of people, and my God-given ability to let them make mistakes and not take it personally. Life on this earth is too short and my goal is Heaven, so I want to spend my energy on what is important.
— Kareen
Thu, Nov 4