George Strait is Right

I love where I live.  Anywhere I turn my head, I see something beautiful: the trees, the hills, the sky, the ocean.  I feel very blessed to be here.  I remember when I was a little girl, I hoped to live in a nice place by the ocean.  I never truly believed it would actually happen, and imagine my surprise when it did!  In all honesty, I remember moving to the ocean seven years ago, and then remembering that thought from when I was a little girl.  It felt so good to see a wish come true in my life.  When I was little, I would always make wishes on three things: an eyelash that fell on my cheek, a shooting star, and a wishbone from a chicken.  The funny thing is that when I was really little, I wished for the same thing every time... a pool.  And we got one!  I guess my track record for wishes coming true is better than I thought.

Getting back to what I was talking about earlier.  One thing I enjoy doing is going for rides in my car.  I will get a CD I feel like listening to, and drive either down the coast or in the hills.  No matter what, it always brings me peace.

Below, you will see lyrics from a song I love.  It is not new.  George Strait sings it, and I think it is truly one of my favorites.  I hope you enjoy reading it.  It is called, "I Saw God Today".

Just walked down the street to the coffee shop
Had to take a break
I'd been by her side for 18 hours straight
Saw a flower growin' in the middle of the sidewalk
Pushin' up through the concrete
Like it was planted right there for me to see
The flashin' lights
The honkin' horns
All seemed to fade away
In the shadow of that hospital at 5:08
I saw God today

I've been to church
I've read the book
I know he's here
But I don't look
Near as often as I should
Yeah, I know I should
His fingerprints are everywhere
I just slowed down to stop and stare
Opened my eyes and man I swear
I saw God today

Saw a couple walkin' by they were holdin' hands
Man she had that glow
Yeah I couldn't help but notice she was startin' to show it
Stood there for a minute taking in the sky
Lost in that sunset
Splash of amber melted in the shades of red

I've been to church
I've read the book
I know he's here
But I don't look
Near as often as I should
Yeah, I know I should
His fingerprints are everywhere
I just slowed down to stop and stare
Opened my eyes and man I swear
I saw God today

Got my face pressed up against the nursery glass
She's sleepin' like a rock
My name on her wrist
Wearin' tiny pink socks
She's got my nose, she's got her mama's eyes
My brand new baby girl
She's a miracle
I saw God today

Happy Tuesday to you and yours...