Treasures in Heaven

"Don’t hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or stolen by burglars. 

Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars. It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being... 
(Matthew 6, The Message Bible)

These are the words of Jesus.  And they are Poppy's words, too.  

In fact, Pop spoke these words again today when he was describing how rich he feels.  He was explaining to a friend about the Life of God, how to determine the things in life that really matter, where the real treasures are to be found: the treasures of God lie in the places where hearts rub together and the magic of relationship happens.  

First, relationship between God and man- the heart of the One who Created intertwined with the created ones- we are all made in His image.  We will run throughout life looking for that elixir that will fill the chasm of desire deep within our souls until we stand at the feet of the One who made us and return to His wide open arms of love.  That's how He designed it.

And second, relationship with our fellow human beings- those with whom we share our lives.  How many of you have enjoyed breakfast and tea with Al my Pal and have felt so intensely loved that you felt more than full of food when you left?  Yes, after time spent with him, you feel full of love- truly seen and cherished to your core.

Today was evidence of how rich Al has become with the Treasures of Heaven.  There was a constant flow of friends and family filing through his home offering embraces, laughter, fantastic conversation and reminiscing and countless beautiful tears.  At one point Lana asked, "Allie, are you ready to break and take a little nap?"  

To which Al replied, "Oh, Lan I'm fine.  Besides, I don't want the magic to end!"

That's the magic: it's in our relationships. These are true Treasures in Heaven.

We are growing more than plants out here in our greenhouses.  We are growing love, fostering relationships, enjoying those places where hearts rub together.  And we will always continue to do so, now more than ever.

Family and friends gather in a greenhouse on November 24, 2013 to hear Al share his heart.