As Little Children Do . . .

Last Spring my family and I were enjoying a hot Georgia day in the front yard of my parents house. My sister had just bought an Elmo sprinkler for my nephews, Alex and Blake. Basically, you attach the hose to a flat, plastic circular tarp that has Elmo staring up at you. The water sprays out of the sides up into the air. Alex, the oldest of the two of course loved it. He had no fear. He would run from one side to the other through the water, laughing hysterically and screaming at the top of his lungs. Blake on the other hand was fearful, hesitant. He would run up to the outside of the water, stop, scream out of fear, and run back where he came from with tears in his eyes. He would try over and over again. Everyone was encouraging Blake, yet there was still the same outcome. Again, he would run up to the outside of the water, stop, scream out of fear, and run back where he came from with tears in his eyes. Finally, Paul, his dad, went up to Blake reached out his hand and said, "come on Blake, I'll go with you." With lightened up eyes and a huge smile on his face, Blake said yes to the invitation and began running by his father's side. As they got closer to the sprinkler Blake continued on, but closed his eyes while running through the sprinkler. After he realized what he had done, Blake paused, looked up and let out a huge laugh, and said, "again Daddy."

So it is with me, taking a lesson from my nephew; saying yes to the invitation, taking my Father's hand, closing my eyes, and trusting that my Lord will guide me and direct me to the end. Oh how beautiful our God is!

I apologize for not being on point with this blog the last two weeks. I have been extremely busy getting support letters together, meeting with people, making phone calls, and beginning the overall process of heading to the Quip. I would ask that you please and always keep me in your prayers. I covet them! It is official, I will be leaving the weekend of October 30. The Lord has blessed me with the exact place I want to stay, which will be ready for that weekend. Until then, I have plenty to do, but am resting in the presence of our beautiful God! If you are reading this blog and in any way want to support me in joining Him, please contact me. I thank you all so much ahead of time for all you are doing and will continue to do on this journey. Love deeply.