too familiar.

 {I love the little farm in the background}

  {all pictures above are from thee drive}

  A much needed drive took place this Sunday afternoon. A drive just to let our thoughts roam free, to see the well-known and all too familiar scenery. Though I have seen it a million times, it never loses its beauty to me. The air smelled fresh, and in a way fresher than ever. I stared out the window at the rolling hills and the gray sky that was sprinkled with little bits of color. I wanted to stay in the moment, not just rush through it. I don't want to regret letting moments slip away, too many already have. 
 Sometimes we go through life taking everything we have for granted; comparing ourselves to others;looking at what others have. Sometimes we get so utterly caught up in this, that we forget to thank the Lord for what we have. I know I have done this before. I guess, it is partially me being selfish when I do this.There are people out there my age fighting cancer, unable to walk, blind, hurt, parent-less, lost, and broken, and yet we feel sorry for ourselves. It just shouldn't be. 

 The Lord has blessed me beyond words. Today I am thankful for having the most unbelievably amazing  life that is full of imperfections and sometimes disappointments, but is planned and detailed perfectly by the Lord. 

Cindi