Well, I have now seen & swam in the ocean. That may not seem like a big whoop to most people, but I have been waiting all my life. You know how it is when you anticipate something for a long time? Then when it actually happens, it seems kind of anti-climatic. It didn't live up to your expectations. That was NOT the case with the ocean. It was better than I dreamed. The waves, the roar, the energy, the life, the power, the beauty...amazing! I loved it! You can bet I won't wait 43 more years to see it again.
Grand Canyon..another first. My first view of it didn't seem real. It looked like a painting on the other side of the car window. It was quite awe-inspiring, also. I wouldn't mind exploring it some more & spending some time there in the future. Wish I had my young body, then I could do some hiking.
Speaking of young body...hormones...the evil monster that keeps robbing me of myself. If I had not experienced what they could do to a person for myself, I would not have believed it. When I was young, it was never an issue. In fact, I think I was kind of proud of that. That's what you get for being cocky! Now I have understanding. I only bring it up because when they mess we me, it's like a dark heavy blanket settles over me & impacts everything. But then the heavy blanket lifts & I feel like sunshine & smiley faces again, ready to tackle the world.
Revival. If you have never heard Bro. Robert Newton preach, you are missing out! We had a fantastic time at church. I think seeing the teenagers joining in worship, praying & seeking God is one of my favorite things. So many of today's youth are caught up in selfish pursuits, but there are those who are learning to be servants because they love & have a heart after God. There is hope for the next generation.
I just spent a week at church camp at Turner Falls. Some day when my thoughts are more coherent, I will write about camp. That was the last A/G youth camp EVER at Turner Falls. Bittersweet, I would say. The campgrounds are old and over crowded, which is why we are building a new campground facility that will better meet the needs. But, wow! I have so many precious memories from Turner Falls that I will cherish.
One last thought before I go for the evening. Grand-babies. Now, I am a young grandma; or Mimi as I like to be called. I have 4 grand-kids. 2 girls, 2 boys. I adore them! They keep me busy. I miss my little CA sunshine baby so much! On second thought, I will leave the topic of grand-babies for another time. Just thinking about our little one so far away makes my heart ache.
June had been a great month, but I am ready to slow down, hang out at the pool, & talk about all the things I should be doing. lol! Hope your summer is a blessed one, too!
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