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One Less Word For Lent 2015 – 37 (Still Saturday)

February 21, 2015 By Sandra Heska King

 windmill - Jonathan

“Jesus loved the secret places,

getting out of the crowd,

walking away to stop and enjoy the beauty of the creation,

living each detail to its fullest

knowing that our journey in this world can be short . . .”

Word Count: 37

~Jonathan Altmonte

Graduate of Compassion’s Leadership Development Program

(Jonathan was host – and history teacher – during my trip to the Dominican Republic last month

You can read part of Jonathan’s story at Holley’s and follow the link to his letter. Then consider sponsoring your own future world-changer.

 

Jonathan and me

 

 

In the stillness,

Sandy

 

Sandra Heska King - Still Saturday

Welcome to the Still Saturday Community where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and reflect on the depth of sparse words. We’d love for you to join us. Grab the button and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to be still together, to gaze long and drink deep.

All the One Word Less for Lent posts are bundled here

Read other posts about my own trip to the DR here.

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  1. June says

    February 21, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Your Jonathan looks like a very sweet man. What a wonderful, inspiring word he has given us today. Thank you for shairng, Sandy!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 10:57 am

      He is, June. And about the same age as my own son. He reflects Jesus well.

  2. Jason Stasyszen says

    February 21, 2015 at 11:29 am

    You don’t mean to, but it can subtly happen. Your life begins to revolve around needs and challenges and limitations instead of taking the better and staying centered on Him. Great reminder I needed, Sandra. Thank you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 10:58 am

      Anything I put here is something I need, too, Jason. 😀

  3. Elizabeth Stewart says

    February 21, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Yes! Your 37 words are packed full of wisdom.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Of course, they’re Jonathan’s words. I just stole them… and yes, they are. 🙂

  4. bluecottonmemory says

    February 21, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I went over and read the letter – shared it on my facebook page. What a beautiful, powerful letter and message!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Makes you stop and remember that what small things we do can have a huge impact, right?

  5. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    February 21, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    My screen went all blurry on me when I studied that picture of you and Jonathan. Praying for all our Compassion kids (current and past. . . ). Sandy, God bless you. Thank you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 11:01 am

      I loved getting to meet him and hang out for a few days. That week jarred me out of myself. I’m still trying to find my balance.

  6. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    February 21, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    I’m loving your one-less-word series for Lent, Sandra. So creative. Have a great weekend, my beautiful friend. xox

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 11:02 am

      Thanks, friend. Much love… xo

  7. Donna says

    February 22, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I love the One Less Word posts. Thank you for sharing the picture of you and Jonathan. I have been praying for the Compassion trip this week, too. Blessings.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 11:02 am

      Ahhh, thanks, Donna. 🙂

  8. Laurie Collett says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:25 am

    What an inspiring message from a Godly young man! Thanks for the lovely post & for hosting & God bless!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 24, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thanks so much, Laurie. I can’t wait to see where life–and God–takes him.

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