salt & pepper

Ben and I just returned from our monthly jaunt to Hachinohe - it's always a beautiful drive, but the autumn leaves made this trip especially enjoyable. I look forward to this time every month, especially the protected time with Ben on the trip up and back.

We've lovingly named the retired minister and his housekeeper, "Salt and Pepper". His name has the kanji (Chinese character) for salt...and when you think of salt, don't you think of pepper? Anyhow, I could write a whole book about these two - their character, mannerisms, perspectives and faith are so interesting. I have learned so much from simple meal-time conversations shared with them. They are both older - she is in her late 60s and he is hovering around 80, I think. They share their life, their heart and their home with us. It's always a life-giving experience.

Lord, I want to be Your salt of the earth, and to serve tirelessly as Salt and Pepper have done. Give me the openess of heart, mind and soul if I am blessed with age like them.