A renewed appreciation. One month, after leaving for my newest journey, I am back home for a short visit to celebrate the wedding of friends and hopefully the arrival of my first nephew. My five and a half hour drive, left me alone with nothing but the presence of my thoughts and the humming beat of my newest playlist creation. Once again, I was confronted with my discomfort at being alone with my thoughts. So, I decided for the drive home I would talk to God. Just me and him, the open road, and no interruptions. It's incredible how much God can cover in such a short amount of time:)
My drive home was filled with marvel and questions. The mountains and scenery along rt. 15 are breathtaking. I felt as if I should have paid a fee for such a spectacle.
The questions came in the form of asking God, my purpose for being in NY. I can't deny that I feel so at peace there. I'm invigorated by my small sense of independence and opportunity to let God reinvent, shape, and mold me. But, ultimately, what does NY have to teach me that PA could not? The moment met with silence echoed a common theme I've been hearing from God for years...."Just Wait and See, You Won't be disappointed." Although I hear it often, the reminder that I don't have to plan the future and can just let God guide me, reassures me every time.
As I'm finally home, I breathe in deep and try to capture every bit of Lancaster County that tingles my senses. I am convinced that there is no place like Lancaster County. We have the gorgeous countryside that just begs for bike rides and early morning runs. At every corner, fresh produce and homemade goods tantalize taste buds. I attest, there is nothing better than a fluffy amish whoopie pie on a summers day.
Somehow, there is an unexplainable warmth about Lancaster. Perhaps it is just the familiarity of home that plays into my lavishing praise . I do not know what the future holds and where I will ultimately end up, but I will always anticipate Lancaster County visits and luxury that embarks on any adventure here:)
I am embracing every moment home, while trying to balance my responsibilities to my grad work. I've been rising early to beat the summer heat and grace the country roads with the traction of my warn-in puma sneakers. The remainder of the day has been spent digging through textbooks and journal articles, writing online posts for class, and formulating thesis' for my newest paper. The evening is left open to spend every possible moment with those I love. Today my day had a less upbeat tone though. My dog of 17+ years has become very uncomfortable in her old age. It's been decided that she will be put down tomorrow. This is a sad day for our family. This dog has been through so many of the life changes in our family since I was in Kindergarten. She is literally the most loved dog I know. Sometimes I think costumers at my dad's business came just to see her. But she has lived a full and happy life and we are excited to relieve her of any pain she is feeling right now.
On a lighter note, I am so excited for the Beach on Thursday. The whole experience of the wind and the lapping waves puts me at ease. Also, I anxiously await to become an aunt. Any day now, my sister and brother and law will have a little piece of each of them. Then, Saturday, I will celebrate the marriage of two great friends. They mesh so well as a couple and I can't wait to see how God uses them in the future.
Time to sign off now. I am eager to meet up with friends tonight!!!
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