Some Pieces for my Puzzle
“He asked, ‘Who is my neighbor?’”
--A question posed to Jesus (Luke 10:29)
“To deny ourselves the knowledge even of a single person
is to lose the central piece of the jigsaw puzzle.”
--Leo Buscaglia (The Way of the Bull), p. 35
Today a story from my wonderful journey to Rwanda, Africa, where I found some additional pieces of life's jigsaw puzzle.
On August 15, I arrived at the appointed Dulles Airport terminal for my People to People Citizen Ambassador trip. During the next two hours people from the delegation began to arrive wearing their lanyard identifications. Professors, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, teachers, social workers, counselors; 24 professionals were getting acquainted and telling their stories. This was a time for building new relationships and forging a focus group to examine Mental Health and Social Services in post-genocidal Rwanda. Clearly, I was about to experience a life shaping event with some marvelous people.
Ten days later I arrived back at Dulles Airport, returning from Rwanda. I had grown to know 23 other persons, I learned from them and with them. I feel as though my jigsaw puzzle is more complete. Enjoy your encounters today!
A prayer: As I work on my puzzle, show me the people I need to encounter. Amen.
Ben Keckler
10.07.08
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