Lindsay was kinda nervous. This was her first driving experience. Although, I think I should be the one nervous!
After Lindsay's failed attempts to catch a lighting bug and the tragic death of a little frog we retired the golf cart for the evening and headed in for a late night swim.
The next morning we were either in the pool or riding in the golf cart ALL DAY!
Can you blame us... I mean look at this pool...
Diving board, slide, cool water, warm weather... yeah win,win,win!
Lindsay and I had so much fun exploring on the golf cart that we wanted our parents to join in on the fun. Plus, Lindsay wanted to show off her driving skills (what little she had).
There were only 2 seats and a little "bed" in the back. If you have ever seen a golf cart you know what I am talking about. So because of that we could only take one parent at a time. And because lindsay wanted to drive, I got stuck holding on for dear life in the back "bed."
It really wasn't that bad. I actually enjoyed it. The view was fantastic, there was a lovely breeze, and because I was facing backward I didn't have to worry about bugs assaulting my face.
As I was riding, looking at the beautiful georgia landscaping, I had a weird moment.
I found my self thinking about the Pioneers. I felt as if I was one of them. Riding in a uncomfortable, bumpy wagon. Looking back at vast land. Watching everything you know fading into the distance. Riding into the great unknown.
I can't even imagine how that would feel. Knowing that you would face a challenging and hard life. Knowing that you may not survive. And yet... you still get in the wagon. Nothing more then the promise of new land and a bible to help you thru.
When we think of heroes names like... Neil Armstrong... George Washington... Abraham Lincoln... and Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger come to mind. But, why do we never think about the Pioneers. To me they were some of the bravest people I know of. They advanced our boarders. They faced challenges head on. Plus, they were strong in their faith.
From now on, when I am asked "Who are some of your heroes?" I will make sure to include the Pioneers.
I found my self thinking about the Pioneers. I felt as if I was one of them. Riding in a uncomfortable, bumpy wagon. Looking back at vast land. Watching everything you know fading into the distance. Riding into the great unknown.
I can't even imagine how that would feel. Knowing that you would face a challenging and hard life. Knowing that you may not survive. And yet... you still get in the wagon. Nothing more then the promise of new land and a bible to help you thru.
When we think of heroes names like... Neil Armstrong... George Washington... Abraham Lincoln... and Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger come to mind. But, why do we never think about the Pioneers. To me they were some of the bravest people I know of. They advanced our boarders. They faced challenges head on. Plus, they were strong in their faith.
From now on, when I am asked "Who are some of your heroes?" I will make sure to include the Pioneers.
1 comment:
Good post and great insights about the Pioneers. Glad you are thinking deeper thoughts and even more glad you are posting them! Keep up the good writing! Love ya!
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