Traveling On (As Soon as I Take a Break!)

Grape Vines Growing in Morgan
Hill, California

Enjoying Breakfast at the
Bayside Skillet

My life lately often seems to be a series of trips.  I do love to travel but this Summer is especially packed with adventure. Right now I'm preparing for trip number three of six that we will take before the end of September. So far we've been from California to the East Coast oceanside and back to home base in the Midwest. Soon we'll be off to Germany for both business (a conference for Gary) and pleasure (a visit with family in Berlin). And, in between it all, there have been house guests to entertain and the 4th of July to celebrate along with some rousing World Cup Soccer games to be enjoyed. Wow my life and my house are busy!!!

The Paddle Boat Cleaning Crew

Since I often require a bit of quiet and reflection, occasionally I slip off to hide when things get too noisy or I just need a break. A few nights ago it was just a retreat to my room while the younger crowd watched an action packed movie, today it was an hour grabbed on the patio of one of my favorite coffee shops and most mornings it is at least some time in my favorite chair in our Sun Room. You see, it often takes some rest, reflection and listening to God's Word to keep things in balance and prepare one to meet the challenges of life.

A Pair of Rabid Soccer Fans

Jesus certainly had that philosophy. Over and over again in the the gospels say that Jesus "withdrew" from the crowds to be alone and to spend time alone talking to the Father. If that was the pattern of my Savior and the God of the Universe, how much more do I need that time. How much more do I need to be sitting at the Savior's feet listening, listening, listening........Then I will be ready to travel on.

Looking Down over the Sea of Galilee
As Jesus Might Have Looked.

Soon It Will Be
"Up, Up and Away!"

Trust

It has been a long time and I realize how much I miss writing. This began with Israel - How I miss it and wish that I were there in Haifa, in our flat on Margalit Street. A bit of my heart will always be there and I will write about it again. But life continues and certainly is not lacking in adventure. 

Sunrise at Bethany 

 Each New Morning - An Opportunity to Trust 

I am sitting on the balcony in Bethany Beach, Delaware - the annual family beach trip. I love my time alone on this balcony, time to think, to study to listen- and, right now to trust. This is a summer full of travel - the East Coast with family, Germany, a Minnesota cabin, cruising up the East Coast in fall and, finally, a gala celebration in Washington, D. C. as my wonderful husband is inducted into the Academy of Engineers.  I am fortunate to be able to have so much adventure in my life.

But I'm missing home right now and having to trust God with a someone I love very much and travel plans that are in limbo because of it. The travel plans are a worry but the one that I love is much more important. It's a choice to make - trust.  "Be still and know that I am God...."  (Psalm 46:a) That is where I am. Not a bad place to be. I will trust!