This year I was blessed beyond words to visit Israel as part of a "Pilgrimage for Spiritual Renewal". I just kept thinking (over and over) I can't believe I'm doing this!! I could NEVER have imagined such a blessing and would NEVER have had the physical stamina for such a journey. The vantage point from the Mount of Beatitudes was the perfect place to say thank you - yep - what happened there really did make a difference. . . and STILL does! Jim was one of our leaders and he too is a survivor. . . there is some special bond among those who have experienced heart surgery and proudly wear "the zipper". There is a wisdom that comes with "borrowed time" and extended life. Thank you seems inadequate but sometimes its the best prayer at all. I was asked to serve communion to my fellow sojourners at "the garden tomb". He said - - - Every time you do this. . . . REMEMBER. . . . . Oh I pray I never forget.
