Five minutes. Unscripted. Unedited. On unexpected.
GO!
Here I sit at the Dodge dealership watching televised observances from Arlington.
I stopped on the way back to the Cottage for an overdue oil change.
I didn’t expect to be here that long.
Usually I’m in and out.
But today is Veteran’s Day, and they are busy.
It’s a day to not only remember sacrifices, but to take care of business on a day off.
“Can I talk to you?” he asks.
It seems my front brakes are in need of attention. They have only ten percent left, whatever that means.
So while the Journey is lifted high, they will replace and renew.
And I have some unexpected time to sit–to listen to the National Anthem and the Battle Hymn and God Bless America.
To remember.
We all need to put the brakes on sometimes.
To sit and listen.
To remember.
To reflect.
And it strikes me that I’m living in the Land of the Unexpected right now.
In the Land of Watching and Waiting.
But to Him, nothing is unexpected.
He gave the ultimate sacrifice.
And He stands watch.
Always.
STOP!
I love this. We really do need to slow down as Americans and just reflect. Especially on this day. 🙂
Love how you put all this into prespective with the Lord and putting our brakes on while your having yours done. I have never done this five minute link but am seriously thinging I might give it a whirl!
Blessings
All I can think to say is Amen!
BEA-U-TI-FUL!!!
Love this illustration and your heart. I’m looking forward to reading more from you!
I’m your newest ‘follower’ and look forward to reading more from you!
Blessings,
Melanie
Bravo! I love your analogy.
in the Land of the Unexpected
In the Land of Watching and Waiting
i wonder
perhaps this is where we should always be
for the most part
Putting on the brakes! So important 🙂
I really enjoy your five minute Friday posts — and wow — you really create a visual and a message worth reading in such a short time. Very inspiring!
I’ve been in that land of the unexpected. Stopping to reflect is a good strategy. There’s scenery, even there where you are. I’m sure you see it.
Much love to you.
Ah, brakes. We are doing that this week as well. Hubby is, while I am working….However, I do agree, sometimes we need to set the emergency brake and just enjoying being, take time to catch our breath, to think, to meditate and slow down our racing pulse. Great five minute thoughts!