Juxtaposition. Amazing how the context shifts with the juxtaposition of events. A baby naming, a wedding, a bedside watch, a tear in the Gulf of Mexico's skin, a fishing, seaside culture in harm's way, accusations, counter accusations. Beginnings, endings and in betweenings. Such is the world and life today. One would think it would bring us together. Yet, the tear in the earth's skin appears to tear all our skins and the rawness is painful. What to do. Where to turn. It seems all wobbly right now as if no one really knows what, where or why. It can't be business as usual. So we plan to attend a baby naming and a wedding and pray that new beginnings bring new hope and there can be a new insight. We hope that tears are mended, the earth takes itself back from us and we realize we are mere tenants here on a very short term lease. The security deposit is almost used up.Before there is a full eviction process, lets us name the baby, wish the bride and groom well and pray that these joyful moments be the beginning of our own healing process. Pray for the earth today.