May 20, 20012

In the beginning.... new opportunities knock;

...I tap a true longing.

.. I look long and purely at my soul-voice.

On my wall hangs a saying; "The earth speaks much to those who will listen" . In my heart is a true longing for the spectacular things of nature. God speaks through the trees, the wind, the ocean and the deep dark earth of this great world He created. A voice has come to me..."You, alone, can do it. Come ...el pronto!"

So, I AM. A year on the road. Me, God, an RV, and a sketchy itinerary. My mission-my pilgrimage: A recovery of the passions of my life, a reconnection with extended family, a time to listen to God speak through His creation, moments to create artistic expressions of the soul.

It is a thing of magic to look into the imminent future, to realize that retirement looms close - a good thing for new adventures. Gratefulness fills me - my 22 years as medical transcriber at Children's Hospital has contributed to the healing of children who face the challenges of illness and injury. I leave 'my post' at May's end.

The first steps.. preparation, a learning curve, a bit chancy, but intoxicatingly exciting! Rent my townhome, sell my car, buy an RV.... what to bring, what technologies will be useful, ... questions and more questions. My time to seek out the knowledge of others has arrived. I'm all ears!

On my way down this new path.... preparations are underway. I will keep you posted as I learn this blogging thing and move into my new tomorrow.

A word for today: REGENERATION. ....................... I ponder the meaning of it!

Into the wind with:

Nature girl