Everyone has a story to tell, sometimes you simply have to just be silent to hear them

I love to travel, to see new things and meet new people. But mostly I love to travel to learn new stories. We all have a story to tell. Some of us deliver our stories in a whisper, through our actions and others, well you just know it because they deliver them in a louder way. Our stories make us who we are, tell where we have been and give others a glimpse on where we are going. Sometimes people will share their stories with you instantly and sometimes it takes time but often you just have to be silent long enough to truly hear them.

All of them have similar themes of hope, celebrations, love, sorrow and loss and what you find out along the way is that our stories have things in common. We all overcome obstacles, experience heartbreak and face losses in this life.

During my recent trip to Ireland I met John. John was playing the flute overlooking the Coumeenole beach in Dingle Co Ireland. His music was beautiful and in the perfect setting.

 I talked to him for a few minutes, bought a CD and asked his name. I thanked him for the beautiful music and asked if I could take a picture.

It was funny, the first picture was quick.

 The, he said let me hug you and take another.

Well the hug was a little too tight but it made me giggle and now John is a part of my Ireland vacation story and I play his CD often and remember the beautiful scenery along coastal Ireland.

Then a little further down the coast, I met Charlotte. Charlotte was a precious toddler. Her dad was the caretaker of the beehive huts which are dwellings dating back to the 12th century. We waved, she gave me a high five and told me bye. It was a brief interaction but she touched my heart. She was a beautiful little girl in a gorgeous setting along the Dingle Peninsula.

If we slow down and look around, we see stories everywhere. "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for which such sacrifices God is pleased." Hebrews 13:16.

Grace and Peace,
Misty