Snapshots from the raod

It has been four days since we began this journey. I feel like I could sing "God bless America." From the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam. I have seen America and all the beauty that the Lord put into her.

Snapshot 1- Entering New Mexico. It felt like home. We lived there nearly 10 years. It's so beautiful. God took a canvas and painted a picture I never get tired of. How I wish I could capture it on film, but like the Lord who painted it- it is too big. It's desert set against the crystal blue sky. There is no sky bluer. Then He painted His deserts with brush strokes of red on the rocks. So we would always remember the blood of Christ our rock. I will miss it so.

Snapshot 2- Friends. Some full of joy. Some full of sorrow. Some suffering and some hurting. Yet no matter how long it has been since seeing each one, it felt like we have never been apart. I am so thankful for each person God has place in my life.

Snapshot 3 Along the way I have seen signs like the Jesus Christ Truck Stop. Lifting up his name in bold colors for truckers to come and be refreshed. The largest cross in the western hemisphere with the stations of the cross at the base. Wow! Then the truck I passed and looked into my rear view mirror to return to my lane and on the front of the trucks' bumper was attached a large cross. He goes before me and behind me. Smile!

Snapshot 4 Looking back. I made a decision to not look back when I left California and New Mexico. I didn't look in my mirror or turn my head to look one more time. However today it was tough to not mentally look back. Reality is setting in. We are going to Virginia and not returning to California. I am praying and reminding myself of His promises. It is easy to begin a journey, harder to continue the journey. I pray I will be faithful to complete this one.