I lost my eyesight for the
first time when I was nine years old. I was able to see for the second time
when I was eighteen. After getting my sight back, I discovered that
psychologically seeing was much more difficult than not seeing.
One of the things I
discovered when I got my sight back is that beauty is learned. It doesn’t take
long to learn the difference between what is beautiful and what is not (i.e.
what is ugly), but still beauty and ugliness are sighted inventions.
Having said that, there a
few things that I have seen that have given me a sense of awe and amazement. I
have experienced a visceral reaction of wonder and peace, with the wish that I
could preserve what I saw for the future.
One day, driving on Freedom Road
I parked the truck and stopped to look for almost
fifteen minutes. Not another vehicle passed. When I realized that I had parked
in the middle of the road, I decided that I should move along. I got back into
the truck and drove to my next appointment, thanking God for the beauty of our
earthly easel. Truly God has done it all!
Prayer
Lord, by your word you speak abundance and peace.
Help us tell the story of abundance for all people. Amen 
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