My 49th year

Had a dream last night that the country was divided again .   In some states people of color were able to move freely, able to speak their mind and fight for what was right.  In other states, it was segregation  all over again, we couldn't even walk on the same side of the street as "white " person.  I was educating a group of tourist before we traveled the US on what to expect.  And how to stay safe and make it back alive.  I woke up feeling frustrated by the racial hatred, the sin of  institutional racism, and all the ills that still plague the US.  I don't understand those leaders that continue to call themselves Catholic / christian/or religious, but their actions and legislation completely go against Social Justice teaching.  That will be an interesting pearly gates conversation.

Had a Sunday off and visited Westminster Presbyterian church.  The music was a wonderful mix of traditional anthems and Swedish folk music.  The sermon was very thought provoking.  It was center's around the fact the Sarah laughed when the messenger told Abraham that she would bare a son.  It was  a mix of joy yet sadness because she had waited so long.  God will do things in God's time.  I kept thinking how many time I have told people my name is not Sarah.  Anyway, did 9.2 miles today.  I really felt it.  My feet hurt.  I really need to get new shoes.  But I made it.