Though my schedule does not allow it so much these days, I greatly enjoy walking and bike riding. Though my schedule and finances do not allow, I also enjoy traveling. One thing that is for certain is that whether I ride my bike, go for a walk, or travel across the country, I need some familiarity with the area or a map (or GPS) to get around. Even with a map, sometimes one can get turned around and perhaps even, dare say it, lost. Perhaps more challenging than going to a new area is visiting an area anew after a long period away. You return and nothing looks quite the same. Landmarks have changed, perhaps even been removed; sight lines are different. These past few months have sort of had that feel. Everything is familiar, though only vaguely. it is the same, yet different. I can see that God is in control of everything and it is obvious that He has been meeting needs and providing, but is sure seems odd from this perspective. I know I am in the right neighborhood, but it seems to be a very large neighborhood. I just patiently wait to see if and when I arrive where I am headed. I must be close because everything looks sort of familiar.
One great blessing I had just this weekend was that the kids and I were able to go to Andrews Air Force Base outside of DC and see the Joint Services Open House Air Show. The show highlight was the Blue Angels. I have seen the Blues probably 8 times over the years, and every time is impressive. We had a blast. Justin took a couple hundred pictures. It was a long day, but we sure had a great time. God has given me a couple of great kids, that is for sure.
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