This is the last post for 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com
It’s been a challenge and I’m amazed I made it to day 31 and only missed 3 days! Those were spent with family so I don’t regret them at all! All 28 posts are here. Just click on the “Five Minute Fridays” tab above if you’ve missed any or are just joining in. So, for the last time this month, here we go…..
Time Starts Now!
“Be still and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a (NLT) / Pixabay
I know this may sound a little crazy, but I have fond memories of a rest stop! Traveling from WV to Michigan by myself with two small children could at times be, shall we say….stressful! After driving for a few hours, jittery feet, touchy-feely hands, and cranky mouths began appearing in the backseat. Thankfully, it was at about that same time we arrived at the “Welcome to Ohio” rest stop. It became our tradition to pull off and “rest” on every trip. We’d use the facilities and then with the promise of stopping at the vending area on the other side of the parking lot, I’d send both kids marching (literally marching) on the path: up the hill, across the top, down again, and straight to me to get their quarters for the machines. Was there whining at times? Sure. Complaining? You bet, but we were all better off after the break from the long car trip.
This month of writing has given me at times my own share of pacing feet, wringing hands, and a negative Nellie mouth. Just about the time I was ready to give up, the Holy Spirit would send me welcomed words and my fingers would begin to march across the keyboard. Sometimes those words took me up, down, and all around to get my point across. Using a donkey, my gallstones, growing grass, and now a rest stop all seem to be unlikely vehicles for a blog post. I love that though! It’s a confirmation to me that the message is God’s and not mine.
Driving to Michigan, I still smile as I pass that rest stop. I’m alone in the car now but at times I can still hear little voices in the back seat telling me when to turn off to stop. Like those car breaks of old, I’m ready for a break from this month of writing. I truly enjoyed this challenge and I cannot express my gratitude to each of you who’ve read my wanderings of words. You’ll never know what it has meant to me.
Time’s Done…..But I’m Not
It’s my prayer that somewhere in the midst of these 28 days of quick writes you’ve found something to encourage you. While my intentions were always to share my writing with you, the reality is that each and every post has taught me a lesson I’ve needed! As my friend, LaVonne always says, “The Big Guy sends you what you need when you need it!”
I’m not sure what’s coming next, but for now I’m ready to stop for a bit and with fond memories, rest.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! They have been a blessing to me!!
I’ve enjoyed every post and have been inspired as well. Thanks for sharing. I will look forward to whatever comes next, and may God continue to inspire and guide you. God bless you, my friend.
I’ve so loved reading these each day!! ? I keep looking forward to the next one and will miss them. God has certainly blessed you with the gift of writing! You are such a blessing to all who have the privilege of knowing you dear friend!! ?
Cindy, I have truly enjoyed each one of those 28 posts. I love your style of writing, your wit, and your wisdom. I know I didn’t comment on each one, but please know I was blessed by your words. I am so thankful that our paths have crossed in these online communities. I hope you have a beautiful week and enjoy your rest.
Proud of you. Your such an inspiration! You are an amazing writer. God truly gave you a gift