Firefly in July

Dori here,
It has been a reflective weekend. I was on my way down to the big city Friday night around dusk and there must be something in the air, but I was drawn into a contemplative state that illuminated the things around me. Midwest has it's charms that is for sure and that fine evening I was mesmorized and reminded why it will always have a special place in my heart. Let me paint the scene for you visualizers out there.
Dusk
Orange sun slipping slowly behind the horizon lined with fields, trees, and silos.
The edges of the road closing in as the corn grows higher and defies the funny ryhms that try to dictate their progress..."knee high by the 4th of July"...Ha, our corn laughs at you who grow that slowly.
Dotting the bean fields and shoulder ways along the road are the quick little splashes of light known as fireflies. These fascinating creatures make the dark a welcome event.
Occasionally, one would smash on my windshield and the streak keeps the glow for a few seconds. Those who protect insect rights to life might not like that imagery, but let's be honest I think God created enough so that I can enjoy the residual illumination from a casualty on the roadway.
Oh yes, what a pleasant evening made even more delightful with the windows rolled down, music blastin and the smell of the cornfields as i roll by. I love the summer time!
I feel this is my good-bye to the midwest for a while. i will be off on new adventures through the fall, winter, and spring. I really don't know where God will have me end up in less than one year from now.
Like I said to Senora this afternoon on a walk to get cold summer creamy slurpies, I'm excited about what is yet to come. There is so much unknown, so much I desire to do. There are tons of people to meet, help, get involved with, minister with, serve, live with, grow in Christ with, places to visit and live, different climates to experience, and God's beauty to observe and fall in love with all over the place.
This might be good-bye Midwest for now, but it's always good to come home, always a refreshing get-a-way to take the time to enjoy the drive. Let's be honest, we still got summer time to kill, no the fun is just begun.