Where
are Life's Treasures?
One
stormy Halloween night
I
was alone and startled by the doorbell.
There
stood a friend holding a small ornate box.
She came in and said,"I want you to have this."
When
I opened the elegant box,
I
was absolutely shocked.
Inside were the most
Exquisite emeralds and diamonds
I've
ever seen--
Including
an 11-carat emerald.
Tucked beneath the jewels was the appraisal--
Yes
They were jewels for royalty.
I
insisted, "No thank you" but
She
was deaf to my protests and
Walked
away leaving me
Numbed with shock.
The
next day I tried on my new jewels
And
wondered
Where
will I wear an opera length necklace with
A
rock of an emerald and
Earrings
so encrusted with jewels
They
weighted my earlobes down.
Ostentatious--
I looked more comical than elegant.
I
placed them in a safety deposit box
And
one day after she sobered up
My
friend returned for the "gift."
Do
you know--
Not for an infinitesimal second have I missed those jewels.
They
meant absolutely nothing to me.
But
tracking and finding treasures--
That's wealth beyond compare.
Treasures
abound everywhere--
And
especially
in
the unexpected--
Amidst the ordinary.
That
Excites
me,
Enlivens,
Enriches,
Exhilarates
and
Inspires
me
To stretch forth--
Achieve
things I never expected,
Accomplish
the impossible and
Reach
for new horizons.
I
have many Treasures
Including
my 7 Children
Whom
I call “Treasures”--
Angela,
Ouida, Beth, Dave, Rob, Jessica and Stephen--
My dear "Heartbeats" (grandchildren)
and
All of my precious Family.
Other treasures are dear dear friends--
Including
my BFF of many years.
This
week she visited and
We
discussed heady issues,
Laughed like clowns,
Shared secrets and
Enjoyed
uniquely magical moments together.
My dearest Friend and Treasure--
Hubby.
He surprises me constantly with
Reminders
of his love
And he makes my heart leap, dance and sing.
But
the greatest Treasure of all
Is
a Treasure that can’t be held in my hands
Or
seen with my eyes--
That
is--
Knowing my dearest Friend and Savior.
“Where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also.”
~ Jesus
Hubby
and I track treasures together.
We've
found some this week.
Look
Listen
and
Anticipate.
That's
the go-mode
For
Treasure hunters.
How about you--
Have you found any Treasures lately?
