THE PENDULUM OF PRAYER

The discussion at our small group the other night was on prayer. In my mind I saw prayer as a pendulum that swings back and forth in our/my faith walk. On one end you talk to him all the time about everything; God is your buddy or friend and there is an arrogance in your attitude and a casualness in your tone and conversation. On the other end, you never talk to Him. And somewhere in the middle is the sweet spot of reverence and adoration. In those times more often than not-words are optional; tears are more common. And every teardrop speaks volumes that words just cannot do justice to. It seems so hard to get and stay at that place because something gives the pendulum another push.

the real africa

I am hoping you can read this--may have to click on it to enlarge.

sixteen years

(this was our engagement picture)

Sixteen years ago today I became Mrs. Brian Kallevig. Who in the world could ever have imagined the adventures that would come marrying a dairy farmer?! Of course no one can really foresee where they will go, do , become...but I am pretty sure that our adventures would have never been a blimp on the radar for anyone to see coming!
And our adventures keep coming. Sometimes they are dull and boring, sometimes more than we think we can stand, but always together. Thank you for being my guide, my scout, my instructor, my companion, my friend, my lover, my dream man.

I LOVE YOU AND HERE'S TO ANOTHER 16 MORE,
WHEREVER THEY MAY LEAD!!!