WELCOME to "peace for the journey"; a shared road for those of us whose hearts gather in one accord to take hold of the one and only God who can be known and who promises his companioned peace for the pilgrimage ahead. Peace isn’t a concept. Peace is a person. His name is Jesus Christ, and if my words further your contemplation of him, then they have breathed their full potential in God’s magnificent workings for my life and for yours. I pray you always find him here. Shalom.

November 5, 2009

vacation anticipation



Me and Beth E.,
along with her Bill and my Billy,
are headed for a rendezvous in Tennessee,

for some food, fellowship, and long-overdue revelry.


Not sure what we'll find,
although God's mountains come to mind,
and as long as He's there,
a deep communion we're guaranteed to share.


OK, Laura, so I'm not a poet, but I felt the upcoming weekend deserved a little tribute. Beth, I'll meet you in the mountains, and Lord willing, I'll "see" the rest of you next week. I might even pick up something crafty for a give-away! Until then,

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word of deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:15-17)

As always, friends, God's peace for the journey,

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37 comments:

Leah said...

Oh Elaine, I am so very much a mountain girl! Love living in the mountains and I love vacationing in the mountains. I meet the Lord each morning and I exercise in these beautiful North GA mountains. I hope you have a wonderful refreshing time!

Leah

Denise @ A Sacred Longing said...

Sounds like a wonderful weekend ahead! May the time together knit your hearts from the keystrokes of blogging to heartstrings of IRL (in real life) friends.

Shalom,
Denise

Denise @ A Sacred Longing said...

PS...keep your computer away from Beth's - don't want her "computer pig flu" to spread. I am fully wanting to hear all about this trip! :o)

Denise

LisaShaw said...

You know you and Beth E are two of my sweet sisters. Love phone chatting with you ladies and I SO wish that me and my hubby were joining you and yours.

Maybe ONE day!

Enjoy enjoy enjoy yourselves and some good time in the LORD. Rest and refresh and make sure you share some photos with us.

I love you both.

Tammy said...

Enjoy your vacation and good conversation.

Lauren said...

oh how wonderful!!! I am a little bit jealous! :) We spent out honeymoon in the Smoky mountains in TN ... so peaceful and wonderful! You picked a perfect time of year to head to the mountains ... have a very blessed vacation! :)

Denise said...

Enjoy your weekend. I live in tennessee, chattanooga. I love it here.

Linda said...

Have fun!

Beth E. said...

LOVED the poem! Bill and I are looking forward to the weekend with you two. Now, take a breath, relax, and drive safely. We'll see you there.

Hugs,
Beth

Shirley said...

I know you will have such a wonderful time. I'm sitting here sighing, wishing for another trip to the mountains.

Grace said...

I don't know if a someone could be any more jealous than this someone is right at this very moment!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful time, but I'm thinkin' the next time you sneak away it need to be Sunny that you're sneakin' too...

:)

Grace said...

Of course that last comment should have read 'needs to be' ~ but I guess I'll have to live with it.

oy-vey.

Cheryl Barker said...

Sounds wonderful. Enjoy each other and your time in the mountains!

MOMSWEB said...

Pleeeeease take me!! I'm soooo jealous!! LOL

Jennifer said...

Have a wonderful time - how can you go wrong with a trip to the mountains and girlfriends...all in one weekend!! God bless -

Saleslady371 said...

How wonderful to get away in the mountains with good friends. Have a wonderful time!

Mich said...

We spent our summer vacation in Tennessee...beautiful state. hope you have a wonderful time.

Rebecca said...

Good old Rocky Top
Rocky Top, Tennessee!

Good friends,
good views,
good walks,
good weather...
I wish you all of these and so much more.

sister sheri said...

What fun! We're getting ready to head to Yosemite... different mountains... same God! Have a refreshing time with your friend!

Beth.. One Blessed Nana said...

I hope you have the most unbelievable time ever!

Joanne Sher said...

Have a WONDERFUL time, my dear Elaine. ENJOY!

TRUTH SHARER said...

Living in the country all these years but only 20 minutes from the ocean - I now long for mountains in my later years!

I just came from seeing some breathtaking mountain scenes in the heart of Mexico on my mission's trip.

I am praying that God will show you His glory in the creation He has made as you rest and relax in His place of solitude for a time.

I look forward to hearing what God will do on your time away. He always does things far beyond our imaginations!

Leaping for JOY,
Stephanie
[JESUS - the One I Wait For]

Amy@LivinginHarmony said...

It sounds like you have a wonderful trip planned. I will be praying for safe travel and fun for all.

Jennifer @ Getting Down With Jesus said...

I can just see you in those chairs overlooking the mountain vista -- you two beautiful souls who love ... and who are loved by your "Bill"s.

Have a ball.

xoxo

Tracy said...

Have a wonderful, wonderful time!!! Can't wait to hear about it when you return. = )

Marilyn in Mississippi said...

Hope you have a wonderful, even greater than your expectations, time with Beth!

Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get home!

God bless!

Marilyn...in Mississippi

christy rose said...

Oh I am so jealous! I love the mountains! Are you going to the Smokeys! It is one of my favorite places to go! And you are going with Beth? You will all have a blast! Rest! Relax! And Have Fun!

Jackie said...

Have an absolutely wonderful refreshing weekend!

Sweet Blessings!
Jackie

elizabeth embracing life said...

Loved getting your phone message. I wanted to send you an invite so you know you are in the cirle of family and friends. Enjoy your mountain weekend.

Laura said...

Lain-E...

Your words are poetry to me. You speak His words with such eloquence and give Him the utmost glory.

Bless you on this Sabbath trip.

Lora said...

Have a wonderful vacation Elaine! "As long as He's there, a deep communion we're guaranteed to share." Love it! Love you! Enjoy!

Diane said...

Elaine, I'm new to your blog. It's absolutely beautiful and reflects your beautiful heart. I look forward to becoming a friend.

Enjoy your vacation! Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.

rhemashope said...

Hope you're having a great time enjoying God's beauty and good fellowship!

Letters From Midlife said...

I'm jealous! lol have a wonderful restful time.

Deb said...

Hope you're having fun!

When you get back, stop by.

Got a little something for you.

Sweet dreams.

Paula (SweetPea) said...

I had to look twice. That must be a sister of yours. You look like each other.

Have a blessed and beautiful time.

Sheryl said...

Have a great time...time away can be so rejuvenating.

Take pictures.

~blessings

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