Friday, August 9, 2024

Dear God

Because of construction, I had to take the back country roads to get to Weber Farm.  So many lefts and rights, turns and twists.  My goodness!  But what a beautiful ride it was among tall corn, healthy soybeans and ditch wildflowers.  I loved it!

On the way back with 35 lbs. of tomatoes, I thought of how life is much like my drive this morning.  Something is always amiss in our lives or those we love.  We have to take different routes when one or more roads close. We have to go down unfamiliar paths to get where we want to go but along the way, there is much that whispers our name.  As the corn swayed in the wind, I felt a sudden need to sway too, to let go of some of the weight holding me down.  I admired all those who tended to their gardens and fields reflecting upon those who help me tend to my own soul garden.  I felt the urge to smile simply because the sun was shining upon a cloudless, blue sky.

Perhaps I need to take unexpected routes more often.

Thank you

for the 

unexpected surprises

this morning,

O God.

Thank you

for all

that whispered

my name.

Thank you

for the gifts

of the

beautiful morning.

Yours, Andrea