Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Changing Course

 
South Park, Colorado

In a little countryside church in Oregon, I listened to the idea of our life's journey resembling a ship at sea.  Our course is begun but is often altered leading us into new currents.  Sometimes a sudden course correction comes without warning, and we are caught off guard.

Once again our ship has changed course.  After years of repeated efforts to steer our ship into waters of our own choosing, we were beaten back to the harbor to wait.  Then came the day when wind filled our sails, and God hoisted our anchor and sent us out from the safe harbor to sail into unfamiliar waters.

My companions are a husband of twenty-six years and our Westie.  Our ship is a thirty-seven foot 5th-wheel RV.  Our course is seemingly uncharted, yet God knows and sees the way we are on and the current that carries us. 
 
All is unfamiliar except the faces of loved ones...and God.  God is the same.  I see His gifts and mercies everyday as He provides all that we need on this adventure whether it be a travel center for diesel, protection on the road, courage, patience, the joy of family, and the encouragement of other Believers along the way. 

My desire is to live life with a heart full of gratitude for all the Creator is to me and for His grace and mercy given afresh each day.  I wish to bless others, to be a blessing and to sail straight into the heart of God.


 
Buena Vista, Colorado

 
Bull Moose - Weston Pass in Colorado

 
Colorado


 
Buena Vista, Colorado

 
Buena Vista, Colorado




8 comments:

  1. Mitzi, your words are as beautiful as the mountains in the photograph. Both a gift from God. You are a blessing.
    Love and miss you,
    Gail

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  2. I ditto what my older sister gail says. Amen & Amen. Love and miss you guys-all GOD's Blessings

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  3. It was a struggle for you folks to get the RV! Years in the making. And now you've done it. I couldn't have been more proud when I saw you pass by on I-24 near Nashville. That was an exciting day for you, and the first of many!

    Miss you guys already, but we will see you again soon.

    Steve K.

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  4. Glad you guys are having fun! It all looks beautiful!
    Ali

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  5. If you guys get tired of Yuma, come on back to Twin Lakes for the rest of the winter. Just Sayin-WE MISS YOU BOTH-Luv K & J

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  6. We are counting down the days with you. Hope all is well in the desert. Have fun at the Safari. Love and misses K & J

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  7. Love your latest post. Mitzi you definitely have a gift for writing. That was an awesome Duncan Story. You should do some shorts stories and get them published. You have a gift there girl. Also enjoyed all the new pics of the ghost town. And your description of your own personal ghost town was even better. Keep up the great work. Love and miss you guys. See ya soon. Blessings, K & J

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