The big round eyes of a baby looking back at you
The way a stranger hugs you for the first time
The smile of the woman who doesn’t understand a word you speak
The circle of support around you that have heard your darkest and bear it with you
The reuniting of friendships between peers and mentors
The twinkling stars in the sky that help light the darkness
The gentle breeze on warm days that provides relief
The outreach of one dry, rough hand to another
The wisdom that is spoken to your particular predicament
The shared moments of silence where words are no longer needed
The time in His presence where calm fills the atmosphere
The unexpected, instantaneous answers to prayers
The discovery of rest after an uneasy test of faith
The hope that a single sunrise conveys
The sigh of relief and sense of peace that comes with each sunset
The love of our Father day after day, disguised in pieces on our daily retreat
My Faith, My Hope, My Love 