thoughts on the news of the day: twins

hmmm…..

            There is an incredible  story today on the internet about twin brothers who, at age 92 died within hours of one another.  Born in Buffalo, New York, they were also brothers in the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor.  St. Bonaventure University was their home for over 35 years and together they spent their time doing carpentry work, gardening and chauffeuring visitors around town.  They were deeply devoted to one another through their whole lives, even making the journey to eternity together. 

            Twins are amazing.  There were two identical twin brothers who attended a church I pastored in Oklahoma.  They too, had lived into a life beyond 80 and had shared their whole lives together. They added a wonderful flavor to the congregation and we were enriched because of their closeness and commitment to one another. 

             I wonder what it would be like to have someone so much like you to share your hopes and dreams, your good days and bad, your trials and tribulations.  The day would never be lonely, there would always be someone around to understand and to share the challenges of the day.  You would have someone to count on, someone who would always be there for you.

            Perhaps that is why we who are singlets are so much in need of a spiritual entity.  We all need that presence in our lives – someone who understands us and wants to share the day with us – someone who is just like us.  We are made in their likeness and we long to be with them, even throughout eternity.

            hmmm…..