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It’s been really warm in Sao Paulo. When you are talking
degrees, it’s not near anything we experienced while living in Texas with 100+
streaks lasting months. However, when you consider no air conditioning and your
feet are your mode of transit, it feels way
hotter than the Texas heat! There’s no escape from it! In light of this, last night I
was HOT. I wanted ICE CREAM! After getting the boys to bed, I decided to go to
the store and pick some up. It’s a little over half a mile walk to the store. I
grabbed my ear phones put on some flip flops and off I went. I figured that I
would burn the ice cream calories before consuming them. Problem was the first
store was closed. So I walked to the second one. It was also closed. As was the
third store. So for all intents and purposes, the walk was pointless. However,
I had a few insights that I will carry with me –
I was struck by all the noise on the streets. I am usually
walking with two toddlers who occupy all of my attention, so I rarely notice
the noise. But last night, I had my brain to myself! The noise of the city was
far from pleasant. The cool thing was I had ear phones in. It was almost as if
God whispered to me, “keep me in your ears, and every walk will be pleasant!”
Also, I realized during my walk that I walk almost always
looking at the ground. The sidewalks are horrifically uneven here. You never
know when you might get caught by surprise by a pothole or step up that springs
out of nowhere. So instinctively I watch my step. At one point in the walk, I
looked up. The night sky was so pretty. The clouds were moving quickly. The skyscraper
apartment buildings were lit up with Christmas decorations. The wind was
causing the trees to sway. Again, “Don’t worry about your step. The worst that
can happen is a little stumble. Look up, the view is worth the risk. I promise
the journey will be more scenic with your gaze heavenward.”
These are moments of rejuvenation. Though I returned home “icecreamless”,
it was worth the walk!
I love that - no moments are ever wasted when we are in communication with our Heavenly Father! Here's to hoping that the ice cream is plentiful and the walks heavenly. Love you!
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