The Mountain

Last week, we returned from a family ski trip to Vermont.  Talk about adventure! 
For 6 days straight we skied, snowshoed, laughed, slept soundly, swam, and ate heartily. 
By the end of the week, my hubby and  I couldn't keep up with our kids. 
Even our four year old was cruising by us down the mountain.





During the course of our stay, on more than one occasion, I found myself simply standing still in awe of the breathtaking beauty all around me.

Mountains, like the ocean, draw me closer to God. 

On the mountain, I am intensely aware of my smallness and equally humbled by the knowledge that the One who created these magnificent peaks, knows me by name.

I have a Maker
He formed my heart

Before even time began

My life was in his hands

I have a Father

He calls me His own

He'll never leave me

No matter where I go

He knows my name

He knows my every thought

He sees each tear that falls

And He hears me when I call

At the summit, my spirit soars.  There is nothing here but stillness, raw beauty, and apart from the whispering wind, silence.

My heart overflows.

And so I worship.

Today is the Day

Its been a long time since I've been inside a gym.  I used to workout regularly when I was younger (and had the time, energy and inclination!)  Since having kids, I've taken to walking a few kms most mornings before everyone else gets up.  Way too early.  In the dark and in the cold.  And the other morning, I wondered why?  As much as I love these quiet times with the Lord, I'm cold and I'm tired and well having just celebrated a birthday last week, I think I'm just plain getting too old for this!  Hmmmmm.....maybe I could do what normal people do.....go to the gym. So with much trepidation I packed up my sneakers and work out gear, grabbed a water bottle and headed to the gym. 
My plan was to get there early so that it wouldn't be busy.  Didn't!  The parking lot was full.  I almost turned around but decided to just take a deep breath, get out of the car and at least go inside and look around.
I was pleasantly surprised by everything;  the young man at the reception desk was incredibly nice, the locker room was spacious, clean and had a kind of spa feel, the treadmills even looked familiar and not all that scary.  After a few pushes of buttons, I was up and walking.
40 minutes later, I was so proud of myself for two things; not falling off the treadmill and getting out of my comfort zone and doing something "new".
I even couldn't stop from singing all the way home;

Today is the day you have made.

I will rejoice and be glad in it.

I won't worry about tomorrow

I'm trusting in what you say!

Today is the day!