Today was sunny and warm, but very windy, so much so that there was a High Wind Warning. I planned on taking a day trip to the cabin but questioned whether it would be a good idea, especially since I was going alone. I examined the weather report carefully. There was really nothing in it that would make me feel better. So, I decided to not be afraid and just go. I packed up my lunch and other things I wanted to bring and headed out. It was very windy on the way up, but no more than I have been through before. When I arrived, I stopped in the office to take care of some business and chatted with the people there a bit. I went up the hill to the cabin and realized that the air was pretty calm. I unpacked my things and took a look around. I opened all the blinds to let the sunshine in and opened the sliding door a bit to let some fresh air in. I did some tidying up and had my lunch in the sunshine and fresh air. The wind then did pick up quite a bit and I closed the door, but was grateful for the time I had. I did some stuff on the computer and just enjoyed being there. I stuck around til late afternoon hoping to get a reprieve from the wind. It wasn’t too bad when I left. On my drive home, I was blessed to see the herd of elk. I had not seen them up there for years. I was happy that I didn’t let fear stop me from making the trip. It may seem trivial, but to me I was being courageous.

I Found God today in nature and choosing not to fear.