Remind me…my worried mind forgets.
Remind me, when did we become friends? It feels like I’ve known you forever. Wasn’t it math class? What were we talking about again, that time we laughed so hard we cried? Why do we live so far away? Remind me, what are you doing this weekend? What do you actually do at your job? Oh, and remind me to tell you that story. Remind me how much I matter to you.
Remind me, what was I like when I was little? What was that song called, the one we used to sing in the car? Could you remind me how to make your favorite chocolate chip cookies? The family recipe. And why do I have to salt my pasta water again?
Remind me why you love me, what you thought when you first saw me. What is your favorite thing about me? I know, I know, you’ve told me before, but remind me again. What about your least favorite? Actually, don’t answer that.
Remind me, what are we making for dinner? Was I supposed to pre-heat the oven? How do I cut this again? Did you give the dog his medicine? Remind me, when did you want to visit home again? I love going there in the fall. Oh and also, help me remember to schedule our engagement photos.
Remind me that journaling really does make me feel better. And so does walking, walking a lot. Remind me to go to sleep instead of scroll and to drink warm lemon water before my coffee in the morning. Remind me to keep leaving my friends voice memos about nothing on a Tuesday—it never fails to brighten both of our days. Remind me that starting something new is the hardest part. Remind me I can trust myself.
Remind me…my weary mind forgets.
Remind me, when the world feels dark and hopeless, when I feel overwhelmed and frozen by stress, that this is not all there is. Remind me when I so often forget that you are in control. And you are working all things together for my good. Remind me I’m made for more—that what the world has to offer pales in comparison to your glory.
Remind me of our story. Remind me, so I can keep the strength to carry on.
Olivia graduated from Calvin in May 2018 with a double major in business and writing. She now works as an editor in Nashville, Tennessee and is eating her way through the restaurants of her new town. She enjoys weekend trips with friends, petting other people’s dogs, and drinking coffee like a Gilmore Girl.
Thanks Olivia. Your words are what my heart needed today. <3
Olivia
This is beautiful
Perfect timing for me to receive your words Olivia. Because of your creation I was able to just send a friend a goodby text. My first, yet I was able to follow your lead in vocalizing the beauty of a friendship and wish friend Margaret comfort and courage as she has been told she has very little time on our planet. Olivia you just gave me the courage I need to go visit Margaret today @ Evelyn’s a hospice facility. Indeed we are wired to connect with one another. Your words are the comfort I didn’t expect yet needed to hear today. With deep gratitude, Grace
Olivia, this is so very touching. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this beautiful reminder and for the way you touch our hearts with your words.
Dear Olivia, I’m so grateful your mom shared this so I could read your heartfelt words. It’s been so long ago since we shared a third grade classroom. I always admired your quiet compassion and gentleness for others and for our Lord. You have grown into a beautiful woman sharing the love of Christ with others. May He continue to be your guide and walk alongside you in your life.
Love from your third grade teacher.