And I Shall Be Called Traveler

After this summer, I have decided that - when I grow up - I want to be a Traveler.  Yes, you heard me right.  I want to be a traveler.  I want to go here and there and everywhere and do it again and again.  This year has started something that I don't believe will ever be completely satisfied - and thus - I won't be satisfied.   I don't believe that I'll be able to sit back and live a normal life of staying home all the time and worrying with things like the grass getting cut or the weeds being pulled or the flowers getting watered.  Maybe I should look into condos?!?!?  I will go and see and do until my heart is content - but it won't be because there will always be something new and exciting to do and see.  (Okay so maybe I'm dreaming - but let me have my little dream.  I don't allow myself to have too many of them!)

I realized that I haven't posted too many pics on here lately of my travels so here are some of my expereinces.  Enjoy (I sure did!)

Wicked - an amazing show

The best Panini I think I've ever put in my mouth!

Times Square

My Lady Liberty

Me about to kick some go cart butt!

Canterbury Race Track - Minnesota

Minnesota - I still can't believe how much I liked it there.



Enter the Throne Room

Today I find myself extremely restless....craving a moment with God, yet doing everything but being still enough to hear His voice or even just talk to Him.  I've gone to the grocery store.  I've stained the desk.  I've taken my computer to the repairman.  I've washed and put the dishes away.  I've put a load of laundry in the wash.  I've looked at Facebook more times than I care to admit.  And here I am writing a post!  I'm desiring a moment with God, yet I do everything but spend time with Him.  Something is completely wrong with this picture.  How did life get so packed with busy-ness (is that a word?) that I can't seem to stop for the moment that I'm desiring?  And when I actually sit and ponder this, I realize its not busy-ness....its me.  If I want a moment with God - I need to take it like the Wine Diva took the race (guess you had to be there)! 

Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

When I go visit my parents,  I knock on the door, but I don't wait for them to answer.  I just walk on in! God longs for a relationship with us.  He longs for us to be with Him.  And yet, so many times we shuffle our feet outside of His door instead of just walking right on in.  Its okay - He's waiting for you.

And for me....I've gotta go.  My Father is expecting me!

If You Aren't Careful

I can't say that I've lived a very exciting life. I haven't been to the moon. I haven't cured cancer. I haven't caught a purse snatcher. And I probably haven't changed a lot of lives around me. Its easy to get wrapped up in the everyday business of going to work/school/both. Its easy to see the same people day in and day out and fail to actually see them. Its easy to forget the important things like eatting snow cones, getting kisses from your puppy, getting lost in a child's laughter, feeling the sand between your toes, be the reason someone smiles, watching the sunrise/sunset, get lost in rolling hills, feel the wind in your hair, dance like no one is around, and laugh until it hurts and keep laughing. No one can do it for you - you have to live your own life. And if you aren't careful - life will pass you by and you will be left wondering where it went. So has my life been exciting? No. But I have lived life. It hasn't always been fun or easy. It has had its highs and its lows. I have loved and lost...and still been blessed enough to love again. I have gained friends and lost friends and gained again. I have seen places I never thought I would see. I have accomplished things I never thought possible. I have failed. I have succeeded. And I have lived.

Thank God for that.