Bright Encounters
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Life is strange, isn't it? You can be having a perfectly ordinary day and then something happens. Something that you know is unusual. And it changes everything. One such bright encounter happened to me a few weeks ago.
My two girls and I went to York Beach, Maine to spend a few days. We have been doing this for so many years that it has become our home away from home. Having no car we walk everywhere. Yes, we begin the day by walking Long Sands Beach looking for sand dollars and then we walk to Golden Rod for a lovely lunch. After visiting Whispering Sands and a few other shops, we continue our walk by going to Browns Ice Cream and buy sumptuous ice cream cones. We then proceed to Nubble Light House and sit, take a few pictures and talk. Finally when the afternoon begins to wane we walk with the wind in our hair all the way back to our room. Day after day we walk and talk. Sometimes we wave to other walkers. Other times we just enjoy the magical atmosphere of this part of the Maine coast.
As I walked past Nubble Light House this year I remembered the time seven years ago when Tim Janis, well known composer and pianist, performed there. From the moment I heard his music my soul was deeply touched. As the waves splashed against the rocks it was as if all the beauty and joy of life came together in his music. Words can not begin to describe how it impacted me.
Well, this year while I was in Maine, I happened to speak with Bill Thomson, writer and author of numerous books. He mentioned having seen Tim Janis lately. One thing led to another. One email led to a phone call which then led to a concert scheduled in my hometown. Yes, Tim Janis has graciously offered to perform in Culpeper, Virginia on September 4, 2008 for a fund raiser to collect shoes for orphans. My heart is deeply touched by his willingness to support the needs of orphans around the world. It will be a night in which his music will be used to touch so many lives in an unforgettable way.
I'll share more as we get closer to the date but for now please know that bright encounters do happen. In a moment an ordinary encounter becomes extraordinary and you know that it is God.
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