Jeremiah

I've been reading the book of Jeremiah for some time now. I try, emphasis on try, to read at least one chapter every day. Some days I'm on a role and read more- and other days I fall short of grace ;) Below is the a painting of Jeremiah from the Sistine Chapel (by Michelangelo). 

I love this painting and I love the book of Jeremiah - mostly because it is God's word, but recently something interesting struck me. I have to be honest and admit I happened on this revelation by being a tool... So, I'm in the 32nd chapter and so far Jeremiah and the Lord have a done a WHOLE LOT of warning. I wasn't bored, but I was ready for the story to start, or something to happen, you know? Then I started really thinking about it... and you know what? God has to warn me about a million times too! Isn't it odd how humans just never seem to learn? Don't get me wrong I'm getting better with age, but still, I'm a slow learner in the game of life. 

Speaking of wisdom...

 ... easily one of my favorite people in the world. Brad, my former boss (still coworker) and someone I am honored to have as a friend. I call him Poppa Bear. Well, sometimes. Either way, he is the human version of a golden retriever. He's wise, loyal, intelligent, and fun! I have the best time working with him because he understands that you can be efficient and pleasant. Just because you are working doesn't mean you have to make everyone (including yourself) suffer. I recently asked him how it he came to know SO much- there isn't a subject I've discussed with him where he wasn't more than proficient- and he said "Haley, when you live this long you've made every possible mistake, at least once, and you'll get to do the same". I was hoping to just magically learn without the mistake part, but I guess if we could do that God wouldn't spend so much time warning us not to do what He has repeatedly told us not to do!! Either way, I think Poppa Bear is the wisest (and easily one of the greatest blessings in my life ever).