Thoughts of what it means to ride a motorcyle and actually be the driver!

Yesterday Popa drove the Harley and I drove the Yamaha to Silverton, Oregon the back way. It was about 180 miles round trip. I actually made it! My calfs hurt, my hands hurt and my back side hurts. I do not know if I am really cut out for this. It is a bit overwhelming to keep it all together....I could definitely use some improvement on starting and stopping more accurately. I did not enjoy the scenery as I was too busy concentrating on keeping my speed up and the bike upright. Should it really be that much trouble to enjoy something? I wonder if I work this hard at enjoying God? I should, I do know that relationship with HIM is where real fulfillment and enjoyment exists eternally. All of this other stuff is simply the "fluff" of life, here today and gone tomorrow. Lord, help me to spend my life in pursuit of YOU!

Long hot day thoughts!

Today was a long hot day that followed an extremely long night. Who would have thought that a Saturday in Oregon would be so hot by noon? Popa and I were attempting to put the hot-tub back together, it suffered an internal electrical fire a few months back and needed some TLC to get it back into soaking shape. The night was long because we were so over tired we could not sleep, then when we finally fell asleep we were met by the bright light of day in our bedroom long before we were ready to get up. Long day yesterday as we met with the attorney, the accountant, the hot tub repairman, and our good friends. Then on the trip home there was an accident blocking I-5 and we had to detour around. The two hour trip home became three. Life is full of the unexpected and yet that is exactly why it is called life. It is what we do in those moments of unexpected drama that determines the quality of life. We put the hot-tub back together successfully, watched the grandkids swim for a few minutes then went for a motorcycle ride out through Marcola. Yep, you know it, I am finally riding my own bike. It is a bit intimidating but you know me, I love a challenge. Anyway, the day is winding down and we are looking back thankful for the accomplishments and feeling drowsy enough for a good night's sleep tonight. God is always with us and therefore life is never beyond HIS control. We are grateful to be HIS children and delighted to ride through life together. Be content in your life and find the hidden treasure in every event.