Today I am reposting a story that inspired my "Story Time" last Wednesday. My younger sister showed me this and it really hit me. The beauty in this kind of story is how the Scripture is the measure used to understand the context. It is the backbone that holds us (and thus stories) together.
Rebecca's story:
“Yes, I keep the flower,” Kelsier said. “I’m not really sure why.
But . . . do you stop loving someone just because they betray you?
But . . . do you stop loving someone just because they betray you?
I don't think so.
(Love is patient)
That’s what makes the betrayal hurt so much—
pain, frustration, anger . . .
and I still loved her.
I still do.”
(love is kind)
“How?” Vin asked. “How can you?
(it does not envy, does not boast, is not proud)
And, how can you possibly trust people?
(it does not dishonors others)
Didn’t you learn from what she did to you?”
And, how can you possibly trust people?
(it does not dishonors others)
Didn’t you learn from what she did to you?”
(it is not self-seeking, is not easily angered)Kelsier shrugged. “I think . . .
I think given the choice between loving Mare—betrayal included—
(it keeps not record of wrong)
and never knowing her, I’d choose love.I risked, and I lost, but the risk was still worth it.
It’s the same with my friends.
(it always protects)
Suspicion is healthy in our profession—but only to an extent.
I’d rather trust my men than worry about what will happen if they turn on me.”(always trusts)
“That sounds foolish,” Vin said.“Is happiness foolish?” Kelsier asked, turning toward her.
I think given the choice between loving Mare—betrayal included—
(it keeps not record of wrong)
and never knowing her, I’d choose love.I risked, and I lost, but the risk was still worth it.
It’s the same with my friends.
(it always protects)
Suspicion is healthy in our profession—but only to an extent.
I’d rather trust my men than worry about what will happen if they turn on me.”(always trusts)
“That sounds foolish,” Vin said.“Is happiness foolish?” Kelsier asked, turning toward her.
(always hopes)
“Where have you been happier, Vin?
On my crew, or back with Camon?”
Vin paused.
Kelsier shook his head. “I decided that I’d see her dream fulfilled.I’d make a world where flowers returned, a world with green plants,
a world where no soot fell from the sky . . .”(always preservers)
He trailed off, then sighed.
“I know. I’m insane.”“Actually,” Vin said quietly, “it kind of makes sense. Finally.”Kelsier smiled.
(love never fails)
“Where have you been happier, Vin?
On my crew, or back with Camon?”
Vin paused.
Kelsier shook his head. “I decided that I’d see her dream fulfilled.I’d make a world where flowers returned, a world with green plants,
a world where no soot fell from the sky . . .”(always preservers)
He trailed off, then sighed.
“I know. I’m insane.”“Actually,” Vin said quietly, “it kind of makes sense. Finally.”Kelsier smiled.
(love never fails)
Hope you enjoyed! I sure did, be sure to check out Rebecca's blog: https://rebekahelle.wordpress.com/
<3 Lissa
P.S. The test went well :)
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