Okay, so I learned the meaning of forgiveness a few weeks ago. I relearned it again during Vacation Bible School. One of our "Be" Attitudes was forgiveness. So I thought I'd write about that today. It means to set free. It's so simple, but in order for forgiveness to work, you have to forgive always. Not seven times, not a hundred, but always. I think I have forgiven anybody that has ever done me wrong in anyway shape or form. Even the criminals who broke into my car! My grandpa told me I was taking the whole situation very matter of factly. I take that as a compliment because I don't see the situation as worth getting angry about. I am saddened though that the rings that were in my wallet are now gone forever. They had such significance to me. The peridot (my birthstone ring) was given to me by my aunt Julie on my sixteenth birthday. I used to wear it when I dressed up, but since she died I've worn it about 90% of the time. It was a constant reminder of her and her awesomeness. The other ring was a cheap little angel ring that my mom gave to me and my sisters and cousins when Julie died. So, I had two rings from two very loving women. I think now, I will have Julie's name tattooed on my right hand and my mothers on my left. These two women are the most important ladies I have ever had the priviledge of knowing and loving.
Even though I won't have these two rings ever again, I will always have the memories of them and what a great role they played in my life. The rings and the women! And I forgive whoever it was that wanted my forty dollars. I hope they bought something good.
AMEN!!!
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