About 11 years ago we moved from California, where I had lived for 30 years, to a small town in southern Indiana. It was a bit of culture shock, but the thing I learned was that if I actively looked for God's blessings, I would find them. I also learned that people are much more willing to approach someone with a smile on their face! I made my best friend in that town because she felt comfortable to reach out to me because she said that every time she saw me around town, I was smiling. (I told you it was a small town!!) :)
To try and stay as truly present in the moment as possible and to savour and slow time (as if we ever could!). It has applied to so many times and stages of the journey. (Deleted this and started again, I’m all fingers and thumbs on my phone this morning! Clearly a sign I need to slow down…🤔❤️).
Charity, I have learned so many things from being on the road. I learned how to lean into wonder on my first trip with my husband outside of North America, and I brought it home with me. I also learned on another trip that our plans can be interrupted but that God carries us through it all, and even surprises us with provision. I learned to appreciate art in a deeper way, other cultures and foods.
I have learned just how creative and awesome is our God. We have travelled across the United States twice and have seen so much countryside. And so many National Parks. God is AMAZING. Only He could have created Yellowstone, Grand Canyon. Or the beaches, snow-capped mountains. Or the sweet wild flower. Or the eagle soaring.
I Wonder ... Lessons from the Road
About 11 years ago we moved from California, where I had lived for 30 years, to a small town in southern Indiana. It was a bit of culture shock, but the thing I learned was that if I actively looked for God's blessings, I would find them. I also learned that people are much more willing to approach someone with a smile on their face! I made my best friend in that town because she felt comfortable to reach out to me because she said that every time she saw me around town, I was smiling. (I told you it was a small town!!) :)
I share the road with others on my journey! Being kind and helping them get ahead is hugely important.
To try and stay as truly present in the moment as possible and to savour and slow time (as if we ever could!). It has applied to so many times and stages of the journey. (Deleted this and started again, I’m all fingers and thumbs on my phone this morning! Clearly a sign I need to slow down…🤔❤️).
I 've spent lots of time on the road and the one thing I learned is this, I can't wait to get back home.
Charity, I have learned so many things from being on the road. I learned how to lean into wonder on my first trip with my husband outside of North America, and I brought it home with me. I also learned on another trip that our plans can be interrupted but that God carries us through it all, and even surprises us with provision. I learned to appreciate art in a deeper way, other cultures and foods.
I have learned just how creative and awesome is our God. We have travelled across the United States twice and have seen so much countryside. And so many National Parks. God is AMAZING. Only He could have created Yellowstone, Grand Canyon. Or the beaches, snow-capped mountains. Or the sweet wild flower. Or the eagle soaring.