Captured Moments

It had just quit raining, and we were headed for the edge of the storm...  toward the setting sun, just blazing between the storm clouds and the horizon.  I love this picture - the sun as it's setting, the open road, and the remnants of a storm passing.

This picture seems to mimic my life over the last year...  For me personally, there's been sadness and loss, and joy from good memories and friends.  Hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, and accidents -- none of which have taken anything from me, but some of which have caused clouds and rain in my heart and mind.  There's been lot of busy-ness of various kinds, and yet the road stretches empty, toward the sun, beckoning toward joy, life, light. 

"Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress." -- Epictetus

I think for myself, I could replace "contentment" with "thankfulness."

How often do we stop and appreciate - where we are, what we've made it through, and best of all, what's ahead?

Journeys

So...  where does the road go?

Since we were on the way to a funeral, thinking about our journey through life has been on my mind.

Here's another question...  "Where will you be when you get where you're going?"  The late Jerry Clower asked that question in one of his stories...  but when you quit laughing about his experience that went along with the question, it's quite a thought.  Maybe it is time for some spring cleaning in my "habits closet."  The ones I'm using every day might be taking me step by step down a road that ends up somewhere I don't want to go. 

Are you lost yet?  :-)

Happy Trails!