We have now made it to my parent's home and have really enjoyed our first night! After we ate dinner we went for a walk around my parent's neighborhood. I absolutely love to walk at night. It is something you just don't do outside of America. (I know, or some places in America) It isn't safe, and it isn't the same. There aren't beautiful neighborhoods with crickets chirping in the distance and a peaceful calm in the air. I found myself in awe at the calmness we take for granted. I don't know if I will ever feel the same about walking outside, it is just so nice to walk and feel free. In one sentence, I just want to say, " I love America!"
I will tell you I was a little shocked when we arrived home. People were out shopping, playing, getting gas, eating out, it was like any other day! Then we went to get gas and I realized, it wasn't any other day! ;o) I am understanding what you go through every day! Although times are tough, I just want you to realize that America is still the greatest country! As we flew over Atlanta, I was SOOO proud to be American! I looked out over this beautiful country and thought to myself, we as a country are far more blessed than we really know! GOD HAS BLESSED AMERICA!!
I look forward to visiting with many of you and enjoying being back here in the good ole U. S. of A! Love you!
This blog was started in 2004 when Annie was badly burnt. Over the years we have seen how God has continually provided for us and answered our many prayers.
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are enjoying your time home. When will you be at BBC?
Tracie
Missy -
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you are saying about walking at night and the CRICKETS!!! When we went back this summer, I, too, thought that was one of the most beautiful sounds God created!! And how we take it for granted when we live there! My Dad took me for golf cart ride through the woods in his neighborhhod and we would just stop in the middle of the woods and LISTEN!!
I could go on and on but I'm right there with ya' sister...there's NO PLACE LIKE HOME! Especially when home is America!!!
Love,
Angie