Sunday, October 2, 2011

spirit lake


I've spent this weekend on the shores of Spirit Lake just across the border of Minnesota into Iowa. It's an enormous lake and it's usually very windy. The sound of the waves remind me of the ocean when it's wild and thrashing. I love this place. The cabin here belongs to our dear friends and they generously share it with us whenever we need to get away for a bit. It's been good to begin again here with the wind and water.

Yesterday we went for a walk and sat on the shore for a bit skipping stones. I was searching for stones when I noticed that what had looked like sand was actually millions of tiny snail shells. It's funny what you see when you look closely. I wonder what I'll notice as I begin to search my heart and open my eyes? I wonder what treasures are there waiting for me?

6 comments:

  1. Sounds like a wonderful way to start beginning again. So glad you have that place to go when that's what's needed.

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  2. hi christianne. i'm so so glad to have you here.

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  3. love spending that time with you. i love that we can hang out in gods creation to see, smell, touch, listen and hear....especially each other. (ok the smell part maybe doesnt work unless ive showered, but you know what im getting at here.) ;-)

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  4. So glad you could spend time outdoors allowing God's creation to nurture your spirit! I love that you're looking at the searching of your heart as a treasure hunt.

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  5. love you dave. love, love, love.

    cheryl: thanks for the birthday card and for your thoughtful presence here. we gotta do coffee again soon.

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  6. sounds like the beginning of a new adventure for you momma! i'm excited to see where the lord is taking you this time :)

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