♪♫♫... I don't wanna grow up! ♪♫♪...

Sometimes, I wish I could be a kid again. Maybe that's what vacations are all about. Are we there yet?

:-)

Ode to autumn

Today was a long day. I'm not sure why exactly it just felt long and lonely.

There were several things that I wanted to get done, but it just didn't happen. I suppose that is why by the grace of God there is a new day each day. What do you think? I found myself longing for an adventure and the chance to experience Him in the wilderness. To come back refreshed and realize that this life... even the day-to-day stuff is a blessing and an adventure in and of itself.

I'd love to be driving somewhere right now. A long road trip with a destiny in mind.

I remember traveling to see Yosemite with Bruce, Ben and Kelly. I remember what it felt like to catch a cab back to the airport from Bear Trap Ranch in Colorado. I remember reading Through Painted Desserts and feeling like I had been to Oregon even though I've never tasted the salty woods of the Pacific Northwest. I remember Melissa falling asleep on my shoulder driving home from Fredericksburg and what it felt like sail the Atlantic with her off of the coast of Maine.

I look forward to the winter memories that come so quickly around the bend. I hope to savor a glass of blueberry wine from the fruit that we picked this summer. I hope that it is as good as the one that we tasted on our Honeymoon.

For all that I have had the pleasure of sharing words and time with... for imparting a memory to this heart of mine -- I raise a glass for you and offer a toast to thine.

feeling encouraged.

Today has been a good day. I got up and set out on a run this morning at 6:30(ish). It hurt and I walked a lot of it, but it felt good to just be out there and get back on track with my training schedule. When I got home I weighed in at the lowest I've weighed in years! Course, not low enough that I'm gonna post it here mind you ;-)

Anyway, success was how I felt the day begin.

I went to the Between Jobs Ministry (or "BJM" as it's called) and it was very encouraging to me. I was reminded of how I am valuable and how God has a plan. Those two things are SO powerful and yet, I don't believe hardly anyone (let alone myself) is reminded nearly often enough of those facts.

So, I got a card today which closed with some scripture and these two statements.

"Smile. You have God's seal of approval." I teared up at the very notion... and I did. Smile, that is. May it encourage you also.

... even if you don't know all the answers, or know exactly where the next step may land you. God knows and hopefully that's enough to comfort you.

~Greg