I had just graduated from
College and agreed to be a
Camp counselor before
Beginning to teach in the fall.
The location was out of state.
With no GPS back then I got
Disoriented in Cincinnati which
Rattled me, baffled me.
But after 500 miles I finally reached
My destination, Dayton, Tennessee.
I saw mountains for the first time and
Was awed by them.
I learned that girl campers can be
Emotional wrecks, and I was
Stymied by them.
I met a handsome Chinese man
Named Min and was captivated by
Him.
In 12 months we were married and
A new exciting adventure began.
Life is simply a series of adventures,
Some positive, others burdensome,
But all are learning opportunities.
As the years passed my sense of
Adventure diminished.
I thought it was gone.
But I was wrong.
I'm branching out again,
Exploring new foods,
New places to go and amazingly,
I'm even opening up to a new
Romantic relationship.
At my age, who could have
Possibly imagined?
Loving again is super scary.
I know the risks.
I bear the scars.
But what if I had skipped the trip to
Tennessee because I was afraid?
What would I have missed?
On this new venture my only
GPS is my loving Father.
I can trust Him to guide me.
Indeed I must.
He's the only One who knows
Where I'm heading.