Preparing For A New Journey

 "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning,
but anyone can start today and make a new ending."~Maria Robinson~

 I've been in heavy thought lately.  I get this way when I am watching and waiting as I sense a change in my season.  I await the opportunity to make the right decisions when the time comes.  There are always so many things occurring simultaneously; and it's not as if they don't concern me, so I cannot readily turn over and go to sleep.  Being fervent in prayer is exhausting, for you not only pray in your quiet moments, but you also pray as you shop, work, clean house, drive and walk.  I don't always know specifically why I am praying but when things happen, (like how I received a phone call, while ironing some clothes this afternoon, from my brother-in-law informing me that his girlfriend's mother passed this morning).  Because of the prayers that I uttered earlier I felt as if comfort had already reached her and her bereaved family and friends.  
 Today has been a day of preparation here at the house.  Many are aware that we are relocating to another state very soon.  I have truly come to be at peace with this city.  My home is in an area that is surrounded by businesses, restaurants, and other activities.  I have often stated how I felt as if I were ready to call this "home" and never to move again. Take it from me; Never say never!  I have written before as to how we are often in an area for reasons other than our own.  I used to preach "your life is not your own when you are a child of God".  How easy it is to take it upon oneself and declare that you have "retired" from a certain thing; a specific vocation.  In  newer ways I am learning how great the rewards and blessings are rained down upon us when we say "Lord, not my will but your will be done".
 As I mowed my lawn for the final time, packed boxes, disconnected electric appliances and removed items from the walls,  my heart and my mind reflected on the lessons learned, (both good and bad), while passing thru this land. I remembered the people who have gone on to Glory while I have lived here. I thought about the numerous events I was honored to participate in by presenting my gift of song.  I smiled greatly today when I, once again, thought of how I actually fulfilled a dream by making a Gospel music CD of my own and later recording a song with my family.  Hurricane Irene has been moving as we have been preparing to move and fortunately, the ramifications of its trek did not reach the projected disastrous proportion anticipated by so many world-wide. 
 I don't know when I will write again.  There are so many things that demand my attention, but just as I did not foresee writing this thought, I can only say that I will see you when I see you.
Have a great day and a safe week.
I love you all.
Dennis