Enough can be expressed in two ways:
Enough! with an exclamation mark meaning to stop, with a sense of irritation or frustration or even anger.
Then there is enough. followed by a period, meaning a sense of satisfaction, sufficiency, completeness.
Though these days before Christmas can too often feel like the former Enough!, for today I am sitting with the latter enough.
Some folks like to talk about abundance, which is a good thing, I prefer to set my heart on enough. There’s a sense, for me, of not too much and not too little. It feels, for me, like a perfect amount. Enough to share. Enough not to waste.
I’ve had a little bit of a grieving this past week as I finally closed down all my work connections (new phone, new computer). The team hosted my retirement party on Wednesday, and I was so very glad to be with those friends. My heart was filled with their thoughtfulness as we shared treats and laughter and painted pottery. Enough in the sense of satisfaction.
I am on the road via a flight yet again. I’m on my way to see my family in Chambersville with a suitcase full of Advent presents. Enough.
The airport is crowded with families traveling, and this third Sunday of Advent offers many opportunities to pause and pray. Time enough.
And so as I sit awaiting what is next, particularly any surprise travel always holds, I will ponder today’s beauty-ful O Antiphon:
O Wisdom, O holy Word of God,
you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care:
Come and show your people the way to salvation.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
House of Grace 