Annie Wiese ’22
Through the challenges of life, Annie Wiese ’22 shares her journey of resilience, faith, and trust on the diving board.
Every morning and afternoon, it was just me and the diving board. While my body was spinning through the air, my eyes would catch glimpses of the world around me, but I had to trust I was falling towards the water in the right direction. That’s how my faith is, too, both then and now.
“Advent is a season filled with chaotic moments of preparation, good cheer, and sometimes sadness, too. It is a season that requires us to pivot and twist to the needs of the moment. It can be easy to lose sight of the real reason for this season — the ultimate goal of this complex dive — to make it to the water that is always there to catch us, and the God who is always there to hold us in love.”
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Thanks for reminding us that life IS often complicated and complex, yet when we Focus on the Moment and what is the Loving thing to do Simple Actions may evolve as Obvious. Peace,
What a lovely insight into both faith and the activities of our daily lives.
So inspiring to have complete trust.
“Advent is chaotic…..we have to trust that we are twisting towards the water”. Thank you for that reminder and thanks be to God that your mom is in remission! Merry Christmas and thank you.
A perfect 10 on your comments. Great Analogy.
Your diving analogy to faith is great. Glad your mother is doing well.
Annie, thanks for reminding me that sometimes all we have is trust.
Thanks for reminding me that it is o.k. to Only have Trust, as primarily the sole caregiver these past four years, Trust is something I can hold onto and maybe even embrace at times.
Annie…”diving toward the water that is always there to catch us”…Wow! Absolutely perfect metaphor. Your devotion, faith, and perseverance are truly an inspiration. Thanks for the hope you bring us old farts as your generation heads out into the world, bringing the message of Christ. Continued blessings…
Oh wow. Thank you for sharing 🎋🍀
Nice, thanks!
I wish the best for you..
Beauty in your words of love and your grace in diving and faith!
Merry Christmas!
Sometimes it’s the most unexpected things and places that bring us peace. Thank you for sharing.