Water and Rest

What is it about the movement of water that inspires me to stop and rest? I'm on my way to Minnesota for five days. I'll be staying at a cabin on a lake. My preference for water vacations is actually the ocean, but I don't think you will be hearing me complain while I am enjoying the lapping waters of this lake on my legs as I sit on the dock! A recent discovery has been the thrill-seeking, full-tilt, need for speed enjoyment from jet skiing. I absolutley love the feeling of skimming over the surface of the water and feeling the spray hit my face. Another favorite is kayaking on a perfectly still morning or evening, the boat cutting through glass as I make my way toward a vibrant sun sitting on the edge of the earth. It is interesting that a body of water can provide two very different experiences. I'll take them all!

I look forward to actually starting and completing at least one book while I am there. When I am not in or on the water, I will be laying on a gigantic round intertube thingy (usually used in the water, but I pull it up in the yard by the lake) reading in the shade. I love the limited lifestyle of reading a few pages, taking a sip on my diet pepsi, rolling over, closing my eyes, napping for 15 minutes with the breeze chasing over me, opening my eyes and reading some more... ahhhh. Other than the full body massage I got last week, that scenario sounds as close to heaven as I can create here on earth.

Hope you guys back in the landlocked portions of this country can get to the water soon!

Snow Cone Lady

This is my current epic adventure. Yep. Snow Cones. But it is more than shaved ice, really. Let me brainstorm some words and phrases that come to mind:

faith, blueprint for abiding, trust, adventure, challenge, place that requires presence, community building, unlocks creativity, making memories, smiling at kids, out of the box, space to express oneself, kitschy, opportunity to ask for help, opportunity to be believed, opportunity to shine, movement of a story, weaved connections between myself and others---pulls them in, stirs delight in others, creates hope for redemption in relationships, bridges gaps, stirs hearts of those who love to see dreams come true and want to participate, loved by so many---they will even eat sugar and be bitten by bugs for my sake, opportunity for others to discover their passions & talents, experiences in "leaning into" the next obstacle, bringing meaning to that which might seem trite, hmmm soulds like all those years of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood might be paying off!