tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080962585260833293.post6153712473338226610..comments2011-01-31T10:01:32.610-08:00Comments on Korea: True Ramblings21stCenturyTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446550439292176712noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080962585260833293.post-87701112961006776682010-10-16T17:22:49.101-07:002010-10-16T17:22:49.101-07:00Late one afternoon, archaelogist Gene Savoy became...Late one afternoon, archaelogist Gene Savoy became lost in a Peru jungle. He searched and searched for the tiny trail that had led him into the jungle. But he couldn't find it. In a state of panic and near exhaustion, he stopped dead still. Then a strange thought flashed across his mind. God is in this jungle. It is God's house. Gene had been introduced to the beauties of nature when he was a boy in Oregon. His parents had taught him that God had created the universe, sustains it, and resides in it. Why had he closed his eyes to God's presence in the jungles of Peru? Didn't God create them also? Doesn't God reside in them also? Instantly Gene relaxed and put all his trust in God, in whose house he was. He said later: "I looked up into the beautiful emerald world of wild orchids, and fragrant blossoms where hummingbirds hovered. Yes, God was here too. My heart quieted." At that moment something deep within Gene seemed to say, "Walk a few paces to the left." He did. And there was the tiny trail.<br />Josh, this so touched me the other night when I was stressing over the job at WIS, (which they are reopening and I will get another interview), I experienced the same relaxed feeling. I know how hard it is to leave things in God's hands. Your mother has a hard time letting go of the illusion of control over my life, but this just seemed to soak into my soul and helped me to be ok with whatever the outcome is to be. I will be praying that you find that tiny trail that is waiting for you. Although, you know I want you home cuz I'm just selfish that way :) I love you, MomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631889254116654292noreply@blogger.com