Sunday, April 19, 2015

Who needs Ponce de León?!!

Thursday morning (04/16/15) I left my Aunt Bobbie's well rested and light-hearted. It was such a delightful and fun time with her and some of her extended family!! As I headed up into the mountains northwest of Phoenix, I was surrounded by sights a cheddarhead doesn't get to see every day... mountains, palm trees, cactus, Joshua Trees and, occasionally, flowers trying to exist in the desert. The road was winding and rolling between the mountains. (Now, if you know me, I LOVE THAT... winding, rolling... up and down, back and forth... sigh). 

I had the CD player cranked. I must have had the silliest grin on my face!! I was laughing... and singing... and gasping at the sights... crying... and laughing some more... hollering at Jesus, telling Him what an awesome creator He is! I blurted out, giggling; "Oh God! I feel like a little kid!!!" I heard my Heavenly Dad's voice say... "Yes... I am melting away the years."

Sigh...
And, like He often orchestrates, this song was next on the CD...

"From the ruins, from the ashes; beauty will rise. From the wreckage, from the darkness; glory will shine" - JG
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4 comments:

  1. Unknown6:26 AM

    Annie, Thank you for sharing this post and the song that brought comfort. I don't listen to music very often. I enjoy quiet solitude when I can have it, but I must admit that music is a powerful way to draw me into reflection of our Savior's love and forgiveness. God has lifted up so many wonderful artists.

    It's been a while since I've looked on Facebook or read much. I was touched by your post in this blog. I was about to begin my own blog . . . just a trial run for another way to teach English Language Arts to 5th graders. Well, I am so glad that I stumbled across your blog. I hope and pray that you are growing stronger every day. You have blessed me today. Love in Christ, Cheryl Lynn

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  2. Annie6:10 PM

    Awww... thanks, Cheryl!! This means a lot!!

    Yes, start a blog! It's great therapy and you don't even have to make them public. I have several that are just sitting in here, not "published". It gives me a place to not down thoughts and feelings.

    Now if we could get Carla to start a blog we'd never stop laughing! :-D

    Love, sweet friend!
    Annie

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  3. dan.nance3:07 PM

    Hollering at God!! Love how He restores that which the locusts have eaten away!

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  4. Annie11:12 PM

    Yes, Amen!!

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