Friends and Driving Alone

This morning, I headed up to Wisconsin Dells to visit a long-time friend. Abby and I have been long-distance friends since we were ten or eleven. We met at a camp, exchanged email addresses, and started a friendship through email. Even though we live apart, we've managed to keep our friendship alive all these years. It had been a year since we had seen each other, so we spent the afternoon catching up with each other, and it was positively delightful. I love catching up with friends, hearing what they've been doing, what's happened to them, and how the Lord is working in their lives. All in all, it was enjoyable.


Besides loving my time catching up with a good friend, I loved my drive there and back. Despite what some people think, Wisconsin is beautiful. Everything is incredibly green. Indescribably green. As you drive through the country, you see green fields and in the background green trees densely packed on a slight hill. It takes my breath away. I couldn't stop drinking in the green fields and trees with the beautiful blue sky and fluffy clouds dotting the sky.

Pictures don't do it justice, but they help a little


I loved the quiet time. I don't mind quiet; I find it restful and invigorating at the same time. There's something exciting about driving by yourself mainly because of the quiet time. On the way, I didn't let myself turn on the radio. I alternated between focusing on my driving, thinking, praying, and singing. I know it's dorky, but I enjoyed singing to myself. It brought fond memories of singing to my campers. I was very convicted when I sang through Jesus I Adore Thee: 

Jesus, I adore Thee, Word of truth and grace,

Who in glory shineth light upon our race. 

Christ, to Thee surrendered, my whole heart is bowed.

Alpha and Omega, thou true Son of God. 

Taste and touch and vision to discern Thee, fail;

Faith that comes by hearing pierces through the veil.

I believe whate'er the Son of God hath told. 

What the truth hath spoken, that for truth I hold.

 Word of God incarnate, Lord of life and light, 

Teach me how to love and worship Thee aright.

Holy Spirit, ever bide within my heart, 

Speaking Thy commandments, telling all Thou art.

Wondrous revelation, verity and grace.

Lo, in heaven's glory I see Thee face to face.

Light of endless light Whom heaven and earth adore,

Fill me with They radiance, now and evermore. 

"I believe whate'er the Son of God hath told. What the Truth hath spoken, that for truth I hold." That's a powerful statement. I can't articulate how much that means to me. The parents and I had a discussion which related to standing for the truth given in the Bible no matter the hardships. 

On the way home, I had quiet time and time with the radio on. I loved listening to NPR, and then switiching to a radio station and singing along. It's great fun belting out a song to the radio. 

I can't wait until my next drive alone. 

Or my next visit with a friend.