God definitely brings special people into your life, but He also takes them out of your life at times. As we discussed today we Christians are just sojourners in this world passing on to the next. When we cross paths in a significant way with other sojourners, however briefly or long-term, it is a privilege, and we will meet again in the country of which we are permanent citizens. Knowing that we may well one day have to part ways with a new or old friend is no reason to hold back from becoming as fully invested in the relationship as time and personality permits. Giving yourself away is the best way to also be given to. So I wanted to spend one more day with this friend and colleague of six years doing what we both like to do, be outdoors to see the beauty of God’s creation and challenge our bodies. We were able to do the latter by the added challenge of time constraint, hiking 9 miles on Grandfather Mountain in 4 1/2 hours. If you have not been on this trail the pictures cannot do justice to the view or the roughness of the trail. Â Enjoy the pictures.
Sitting in the middle of the trail
View East
Calloway Peak southwest toward Attic Window
From Calloway Peak
Attic Window
Attic Window from MacRae Peak
Swinging Bridge and building
Beacon Heights
East end of MacRae Peak Outcropping
Northeast view toward Calloway Peak and Profile Rock
A moment’s respite from a blistering pace
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Hey Noel. Love this line: “Knowing that we may well one day have to part ways with a new or old friend is no reason to hold back from becoming as fully invested in the relationship as time and personality permits.” Can I post it on my FB page and give you credit?
Lynn
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Yes, Lynn. leon leonnarf@yahoo.com http://www.creatorworship.wordpress.com
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Lynn, please do post it on FB. We need to get past barriers to relationship created by fear of future possibilities. To have relationship is to be vulnerable, open to the possibility of various types of hurts.