Wrong.
Maybe some day.
Since returning from CA at the end of April, I have spent time in Illinois (all over), Colorado, Missouri (STL & JoMo), Kentucky (twice), Florida, Louisiana, Texas (twice), and northern California. That's 8 states in 3 months and that doesn't include the 4 other states I've driven through--Indiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Now I'm back in IL for a few more days before heading off to Ohio and then on to Wisconsin.
But I know it won't be long now before this summer of travel and fun comes screeching to a halt and I settle in to some sort of life that resembles most everyone else's here in the US. Honestly (not to ruin the thrill-seeker/adventurer image that some may think I possess)...I'm kind of ready for it.
I'm ready for the comfort of my own room and an unpacked suitcase. I'm ready for a routine that helps me differentiate between a Tuesday and a Saturday. I'm ready for the challenges of a new job. And I'm ready for the chance to strengthen old friendships all the while, making new ones.
In other words, I'm ready!
But I can't complain. I've been so beyond blessed. And encouraged. And amazed at how He works.
And here are just a few of the reasons why...
1. These Friends--I love them...I love them...I love them.
2. This Guy--I'll spare the sappy details, except to say that he's a pretty wonderful surprise.
3. These Moments--The beach in Florida:
The downpour in New Orleans:
The perfect summer day with Little J, that included the pool and Ingrid Michaelson in concert:
And of course, what would summer be without...CARDINAL'S BASEBALL:
This journey can be pretty crazy at times, but I feel as though God just keeps challenging me to give what little I have to offer back to Him, and then watch and be amazed at what He does in return.
"Faith never knows where it is being led,
but it knows and loves the One who is doing the leading."
~Oswald Chambers
but it knows and loves the One who is doing the leading."
~Oswald Chambers
4 comments:
"A pretty wonderful surprise" sounds like the title of a sweet song. =) You're cute.
you can't gloss over the sappy details, friend. we, meaning at least i, want them, in all their glorious sappiness. seriously, i do. you need to write them down somewhere for posterity, you'll enjoy it later - i know from experience, and since you're putting them to ink, what better place than here?? or at least in an email to me. ;)
Remember that time you came to Texas and saw me? Yeah. That was great.
Now do it again!
Love you...
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I love this post! You are such a great writer...even when it's just an update post! :) I'm glad your summer of surprises has been good and I'm happy for your "normal" life that is around the corner. :)
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