Yes, the Y Bridge of Zanesville, Ohio, my home town where when we give directions and say, "Go to the middle of the bridge and turn right (or left)" we are not telling them to jump in the river!! This bridge is the area where two rivers converge and then flow into the Ohio River: the Licking and Muskingum, and connects three areas of town: Putnam, Linden and Downtown.
It is amazing how different each river as well as each area of the city is. The differences make Zanesville the city that it is and tell a story very special to the area. Also,having a famous bridge brings unique stories. Zanesville is also birthplace of Zane Grey (1872), the famous author and greatest storyteller of the American West. These are details I never gave great thought to when I was younger.
Each one of us has a story we can tell, with a variety of chapters to it. Some days we may not want to tell much about our story, however, each story can be such a special way to bridge various aspects of ourselves; this may make a wonderful tapestry of sharing; our own stories may even give someone strength and hope along their own journey. The 12 Step Programs are good examples of sharing stories which offers the next sufferer helpful options for living.
We all have a "Y Bridge" in our life of some sort. What are those "bridges" in our own lives that bring us to different parts of a relationship...a relationship with others, God or ourselves? Perhaps it is our personal struggles, maybe our family situations, religious or political beliefs. It could be lots of things.Zanesville's Y Bridge has been a very positive landmark in this Appalachian area. Each one of us can be a very positive influence on another. Are there stories in your own life that could offer encouragement to another? We never know when a kind word might assist a person in finding his or her direction in turning left or right, rather than jumping into the river! Each one of us does matter!
If you are interested in doing spiritual direction with Molly LaFond, she is available by appointment in either Two Rivers or Crivitz, WI. by calling 920.793.3530 or see: mollylafond.com
