"Mailmo" Sighting!

Ah, "mailmo" what would we do without mailmo. There would be no one to wait for with anticipation. There would be no one to wave at on the road. There would be no one to ask for 100 times a day! There would be no mail. Ha. Ean's fascination with the mailman is full of such excitement, hopefulness, and joy. When we saw mailmo on our way home this past week, it really struck me when I looked at Ean's face in the rearview mirror. He was so happy. It was as if it was a homecoming for him and his best friend was finally there. And, afterwards, he had complete contentment. He was fulfilled.

What really struck me from our "mailmo sighting" was the comparison of Ean's desire to see mailmo with my own desire to be close to the Father. I have those days where I feel so close to God - fearless and confident. While other days, I can't see Him, and I just stare out the window wondering if he's still there - much like Ean for the mailman. The great thing about God is that He doesn't leave to go home to sleep or take a day off. He's with me even when I don't feel it. Carlos reminded me this morning that faith is not based on feelings which is so true. I guess I just don't want to loose the close friendship God and I have developed in this season when the mountain returns. For some reason, it's easier to find him in the valley. So, my prayer for this upcoming week is to enjoy that He is with me.