And another thing...

I want this blog to mostly be an updating and journaling tool for me to remember and cherish the moments that I have been blessed with in my life. I know how unique and incredible my life is and I realized and try desperately to not take advantage of the opportunities I've been given to see, hear, and experience beauty. I have also decided, though, that sometimes the blog needs to be not just for me. I would love to give something to you readers every once in a while! I need to report opportunitiesfor joy. I would love to hear about your experiences with joy in your day as well. What did you see today that made you smile? What did you learn today? What opened your eyes? What made you breathe a deep sigh of relief? Today- I smiled and sighed listening to Andrew Peterson. His album, Counting Stars, is one sigh after another. While it's not really about traveling, his song "World Traveler" speaks to me in such an intimate, calming way. Please read these lyrics:

So hold on tight,

I'm a world traveler Pack yours bags and dig down deep

Let's ride the storms and sail the seas
To the distant pole
I'm a world traveler
Into these uncharted lands
To blaze a trail in the vast expanse
Of the heart and soul
In the grace of the God of peace
Let's wade into the battle
Come on, come on with me
And get up in that saddle
There's a million mysteries
I never will unravel
Come on, let's travel the world.

Listen to the song HERE.

Love to all. Live rejoicing,

Tripp