Well, the time has arrived. After a deer ran into the side of our van last month, repairs are now in progress. That means I am without a vehicle for awhile, but I will survive. I have two strong legs that will take me wherever I need to go around the "Lorenz Lodge." Plus there is much to do at home until the van is returned.
I still remember that warm, July day, though, and the deep thud that we heard as the deer hit our vehicle. I remember screaming for I knew she was dangerously close to the driver's door window. I remember Tim eventually finding a place to pull off the road as we viewed the damage. I remember thanking God that Tim was unharmed and that we could safely drive home. I also remember calling my Dad and asking him why deer were so plentiful in the middle of July. He immediately reminded me that the deer were moving around regularly in search for food.
I began thinking. I do quite a bit of searching, too. I often feel hunger and thirst in my own life as I move around regularly seeking answers and direction. Sometimes I feel as dazed and confused as that deer did several weeks ago. I also run into obstacles I didn't expect...much like the doe did that day. I also find myself limping away as I try to escape the damage done.
How wonderful to know that I don't face this journey alone. How amazing to realize that He knows my name, my life, my hunger and my thirst. How precious to know that whether I run into obstacles or enjoy a peaceful day in a beautiful meadow, He is with me. How grateful I am for the One Who loves me...anyway.♥~thl
"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God." Psalm 42: 1
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