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Grape Vines Growing in Morgan
Hill, California |
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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!!!
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| 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.
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| 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.
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Looking Down over the Sea of Galilee
As Jesus Might Have Looked.
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Soon It Will Be
"Up, Up and Away!" |
