My kids building a bridge of creek rocks
“We are making a bridge, Mommy” my kids yelled from the babbling brook at the Gorge Campsite. We build a bridge to walk across, to balance on, and to connect two places together.
“Get your feet out of the water Anna!” I yelled. “But mom, that’s what you have to do sometimes when you build a bridge” replied Spencer in a very matter of fact voice.
How often do we get our feet wet without caring when we are building a bridge? When was the last time you attempted to build a bridge? Not with stones to cross the water but with relationships to bridge the gap? When was the last time that you allowed yourself to be fully vulnerable and soaked, not only your feet but up to your waist?
We would rather avoid the rapids that cause us pain and break down the connection so that the pain will become minimal. Who among us has consciously decided to cut off a relationship completely to avoid the pain?
Yet, if we choose instead to build the bridge who knows what will happen. Maybe God in His infinite wisdom will help that other person to construct it from their side and the two will meet in the middle both vulnerable and ready to accept as well as give the love that was meant to be shared. Sounds simplistic but anything is possible with God. We just have to choose that first stone to place in the water and begin the reconstruction. Are you ready to choose the stone?
I’m glad you shared your link with me! This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the reflection!! 🙂
I just love how matter-o-fact kids are – and they’re usually so right!!
This is beautiful Lori. I couldn’t help but think of the word Pontiff when I read your reflection. A pontiff is one who build bridges. We know that Jesus, in addition to being the second person of the most Blessed Trinity, is the real supreme Pontiff. He built a bridge to heaven with two beams and three nails.
Thanks for sharing and may God bless you+++
That was a beautiful post to read on this very special day. Thank you.
Dear Lori, As someone who has not wanted to get wet in my want to heal a relationship there is no other way. Get into the water neck deep if need be and humble oneself in the effort to heal a fractured relationship, instead of putting it off and increasing anxiety level. Oh, yes and ask God to be with you as you take this step in building your bridge.