Heart-Things: June 2012

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Between America & Norway

I love being home but I still have the feeling I am walking between two countries. One foot is in the US and the other is in Norway. I can close my eyes and easily imagine gigantic craggy mountains lining the fjords, turquoise water in pools and rivers along winding roads, the ocean at my sea-cabin doorstep, and water bursting out from high and low places. It's the nation of my heart and for that reason, I am completely in love.

Although the photos of Norway are glorious and beautiful above, I have many reasons to be thankful about my life. The good news is that I can see all of this with my eyes open, not through imagination but the reality of love and family. This is our gift from the Lord and the reason I am not sad here in the states.

Chad: my son and a delightful fellow

Stephen, Jenn and Samson: wonderfully glorious trio

Megs: beautiful daughter with a sweet spirit

Shya: Irrepressibly happy, beautiful & loving

Hunter: A cuddler extraordinaire and completely adorable

Thank you, Father, for the blessings in my life!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Walking In A Dream

I am having the strangest time re-adjusting to Utah after being away for three months. I dream of Norway at night and then wake up in Sandy. It's lovely being home with my family and I've enjoyed hanging out with them. Nothing beats cuddling and playing with Shya and Hunty and, of course, seeing Megs and Chaddy has been wonderful, too. Speaking of my kids, I am very proud of the people they have turned out to be. They have beautiful servant's hearts and are called to the nations and I'm excited to see how the Lord will use them. I get to worship in my home church on Sunday, too, and that's awesome! Hurra for The Fellowship and lovely friends!

But for now, I dream about.....