Walkabout

In 2 days, I am going on a "walkabout."  Actually, since I am neither Australian nor will I be walking, perhaps a better moniker would be "driveabout."  I have a vague notion of where I will be going.  No reservations for lodging have been made.  The interstate will be avoided as much as possible.  Back roads will be my friend. 

In the almost 61 years of my life, I have never done such a thing.  I have gone to places with Mr. Lincoln, and while he ran a marathon or attended a seminar, I have explored cities on my own, but I have never actually traveled anywhere for any length of time by myself.  But, I need some time to myself, and with Mr. Lincoln's almost frighteningly enthusiastic encouragement, I will travel to find it. 

Life is wonderful.  My children and grandsons are great lights in my life.  My mom is recovering well, although slowly, from her surgery.  Mr. Lincoln and I get along famously.  I have wonderful friends.  But, my head is not on straight.  I find myself more easily frustrated with people and things than I normally am.  I find myself on the receiving end of others' anger, and I find it confusing.  I say I love the quote, "what others think about me is none of my business," but I find myself in my head giving people "what for."  I do not like it. 

So, I will leave the familiar surroundings of home for a few days.  I have as many as 6 days that I can be gone, but I do not see that happening.  I am certain I will miss family, home, my wonderful Egyptian cotton sheets, and will make my way back in a couple or three days; hopefully with my head on a little straighter.

I may blog about each day.  I may not blog about each day.  I suspect they won't be all that exciting.  I hope they will be spent communing with nature and God.  I hope that I will return home filled with the Spirit, and exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit a bit better than I have been recently.

So for today, if you are a praying person, I solicit your prayers for safe travels and a successful "straightening of my head," and I wish you

blessings