Waiting

It’s been a long week. I am glad it’s Monday again. Last Monday was just the pits. A day full of miserable news and facts. It was like walking into a dark cave, with no lights. Not a single flame to look into.

I sat down and tryed to face it. This is it. There is nothing we can do for you. I knew this day would appear, I have been waiting for it. Nevertheless it is a shock.

The day after I decided to mail the vicar in my area. I found their addresses on the internet. I was determinded, this was not going to be done when I was so ill that I didn’t know what I was doing or not. I had to be clear in my mind.

How often do you talk to a priest? When was the last time I did? There are either happy events such as weddings og baptisme that make you call the priest or pastor. Or funerals. But they are there for us, and we should ask for help, when needed.

Well, I simply wrote a mail and asked if the vicar could visit me soon as possible and if it was possible, could we have communion together. I got a reply the same day; An appointment was made in my home the day after. That was such a relief.

Unlike Baptism, which is a one time event, communion is a practice that is meant to be observed over and over throughout the life of a Christian. It is a holy time of worship when we corporately come together as one body to remember and celebrate what Christ did for us.
In observing Communion we are remembering Christ and all that He has done for us in his life, death and resurrection:
The vicar gave me a small piece of bread and said: ”This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way, giving a small amount of wine ”this cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this when ever you drink it, in remembrance of me. When ever you eat this bread and eat this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. Then we said The Lord’s prayer together.
It felt good.

Now that I am ill,I realize it is easier to ask for help. I have no pride to loose. And the most significant is that there are people out there who want to help, who is willing to give of their time, who is willing to give a hand, who give of their time to help. I am happy to meet some of these people. I can send them a textmessage and soon we are in contact.

I sat wondering about this the last days. I was thinking about receiving the reply the same day. I think we have something to learn.