privilege

I just spent the past 2 days on the Sari Bari annual retreat. 

And as we set time aside to talk about the past year – and what has happened…for better or for worse in the midst of the year, I am left speechless by these women.

I wish there was a way that I could explain…

…how much I admire these women

…the depth and breadth of their beauty

…their courage

…their faith

…their resilience

but there aren’t enough words. 

I could tell you that these women are my heroes (and that would be true)

I could tell you that there are few things I treasure as deeply as these relationships (also true).

I could say that it is a privilege to know these women and to walk along side them (really…what did I do to “earn” this privilege?!?!)

but none of that comes close to describing what it was like to sit in a room and bear witness to what has been...and what is becoming...

It is such an honor to be a part of this community...I have gained so much more than I have given. I cannot believe that I get to know the women of Sari Bari and share life with them…I can’t believe it. If only you could know them like I do…

(i was telling a friend about the retreat and she came up with the best descriptor of the time..."it's like early heaven." yes...why yes, it was.)