One Small Step, and a Trip Around the Moon

A few thoughts: One small Step, and a Trip Around the Moon.

I vaguely remember the first moon landing. I celebrated my seventh birthday that week. The grainy black, and white images still linger in my mind's eye as that first impression on a dusty surface gave a sudden sigh of relief that man had finally reached one step further than ever before into the cosmos. 

Last night, approaching another year older on this planet much wiser, and more experienced; faith gave me a gentle nudge to the ribs how far I have come on this journey of life. On certain warm summer nights I gaze up from a camp fire to see a sky filled with stars, and yes, when the time is right, a glowing pearl shaped moon. This sight gives me hope that no matter what, God gives us a bright night light to show the way through every plight, peril, and possibility. That each of us has the opportunity to step one foot further into relationship with another human being, and God himself. 

Each time I step into my bedroom at night, I am reminded of an earthly love, and celestial realm that reads "I love you to the moon and back." That promise alone tells me I make that same commitment every hour of every day to one person, and to a God who tells me to hold true to this promise to every person on earth; if only we all could. 

And so, on this bright Saturday morning, with a warm cup of coffee in hand, and a faithful friend at my feet, I find peace knowing  that each day comes with a choice: To love, or not to love, that is the ultimate question. If only we all could take that one small Step, and a Trip Around the moon! 

Amen, God Bless All!

D.A. Wittler 

 4/11/26