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Studying Ann VosKamp’s book One Thousand Gifts where she leads us on a journey of Eucharisteo….giving thanks. So, this morning as my Guy, one of our Joys and myself head out for a little jaunt, I can’t help but to be focused on my surroundings.
We are en route to Guntersville here in Alabama. It’s not very far and it makes for a nice drive. Guntersville is a very popular place to be in the summer time because of its beautiful lake. We are heading out for breakfast and some shopping for our businesses.
On the way we decided to take a detour. We had accidentally found this once many years ago after taking a wrong turn so we thought we had some time, we needed to just relax and enjoy our little drive so we made the turn on the detour road.
I couldn’t help but find Eucharisteo in the midst of my surroundings.
The path. There’s always a path. Sometimes we know the destination yet other times, we are wandering aimlessly. I feel grateful for what each journey has taught me. About myself. About my relationships. About my God.
The sun. It is warm. It is radiant. And each morning it appears again. It awakens our souls. It brightens our spirits. It makes us happy. It makes me happy.
One lane. One life. One beautiful life. One opportunity to live it. Embracing that one life. Grateful for it.
Water. Flowing over the jagged rocks. Bubbly and cool. Peaceful. Calming. Refreshing. Water soothes my soul. Thankful for the gift of water.
History. We all have history. We all have a story. My story is different from your story. My hard differs from yours. Your joys vary from mine. I’m embracing my history. The hard and the joy. Without it, I wouldn’t be me.
The destination. A perfect day. Best company. Music filling the cab of the truck. Mountain hills, trees changing colors and glistening lakes. God’s creation abounds. My senses are full. My heart is grateful.
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