Two Small Choices - One Great Joy

I made a choice last week. One of those seemingly inconsequential little choices that only took a moment. I decided to send an e-mail. I know - no big deal. I send e-mail every day in my work. But my week was stressful and busy and this was personal. Taking the time to ask for help was a small, conscious choice.

My father was having surgery and I asked some friends to pray for him . What was so surprising is how much I received by asking. I was humbled and filled with joy and comfort all at once - amazed at the outpouring of support from these women. Women I don't see very often because of all our responsibilities. Women who are very busy and, in spite of that, not only took my request to heart, but took the time to e-mail me as well.

That's the joy of life. Those little surprises we get when we make a choice. Those unexpected moments of joy or comfort. The times that make us smile.

So to all those women I send a heartfelt thank you. My dad's surgery was an amazing success and he is doing very well. Thank you for your prayers and thank you for making the choice to answer my e-mail - it was a wonderful gift.