Home

Home is such an interesting word. I have created a wonderful home for myself in Tyler. I love the town and my friends that have become another family to me. But when I think about home, I always come back to the place that is where I lived from the time I was born until I went to College. Fort Worth. I love this town. I love knowing where everything is (well, everything that hasn't moved or been built since 2002). I love seeing my elementary school and knowing that kids are still learning there. It brings joy to my heart every time I come.

Tonight as I drove to Fort Worth to see my parents and take my yearly trip to the Rodeo, there was a sense of joy at seeing the familiar street signs. The names of Trail Lake and Hulen made me smile. It brought a thought to mind. I get so excited to go back to Fort Worth. Am I ever even close to that excited to go to heaven? I know I don't normally go into the deep and spiritual here, but this really struck me tonight.

I get so easily caught up in the here and now. The things that need to get done.
Go to work. Check.
Go to the store. Check.
Clean my room. Check. (occasionaly)
Figure out what you want to do with your life. No check yet.

All of these things keep life going. I like to eat as much as the next girl, and that would be awfully difficult without weekly trips to the store. However, It's not the big picture. It's not what my main focus should be. There is so much more to life than this. There is a place so much better than this. And I want the thought of heaven to bring a smile to my face. Much like the sight of Hulen Street did today.

Later this weekend I'm sure I will return to my regularly scheduled blogging program. Seriously, I'm about to enter the land of the Cowboy - the Stock Show and Rodeo. I'm sure interesting stories will come. But I'm going to enjoy it and remember that this is for now. Something better is coming. I want to long for my true home.