Ambedo (n.) : A kind of melancholic trance in which you become completely absorbed in vivid sensory details—raindrops skittering down a window, tall trees leaning in the wind, clouds of cream swirling in your coffee—briefly soaking in the experience of being alive, an act that is done purely for its own sake.
The sun is hot, my skin burns under the layers of dirt that cling to my skin. The weight of the hoe makes my arms tired, and the wood has rubbed blisters into my hands. Dirt covers my boots, I’m not even sure what color they were originally.
Eventually I look up from the dirt I’m moving into ditches to see mountains with clouds slowly scraping their tops. The valley has fields and houses sprawled all over the place. There’s a path zigzagging up a mountain across from where I’m standing. I can hear people yelling in the distance, no doubt just trying to get through the work day.
It’s beautiful and I have the honor of being apart of all of this.
I often think about what heaven will be like, the earth restored to its original state. Untouched by greed and sin. I don’t believe that I can completely imagine what it’ll be like, but if I could, I think it’d look like this.
I can’t wait for that day, but until then, I’m content with the small peek into heaven that Yahweh has given me.
A small breath escapes me as I lift my hoe and let it strike into hard dirt. Life continues and all I’m doing is the smallest part that won’t make a difference in most peoples lives. But will make a lasting impression on me and the people that frequent this road.
I truly am blessed.
Gracie!!! This is poetic! How amazing it is to seee the glory of the Lord in the mundane things. Keep working hard! Love you!
wow good words!!! mm being homesick for heaven is really something:,) thanks for being the hands and feet of Jesus right where you are!!
WOW! Awesome.. love how you write your thoughts, it makes me feel that I am right next to you.. love you
Gracie you have such a awesome talent of writing. Thank you for giving us such a great visual, now we just need to see lots of pictures. Stay focused and keep up the hard work. More blessings to come. Love you, Momma
So are we by reading it.
Such beautiful thoughts. Thank you for blessing us.
YOU are AMAZING GRACIE LYNETTE!!! Always remember that you are Loved ??. I AM SOOOO PROUD OF Y-O-U!!! I also see a best selling Author at Work. I highly encourage you to write a book about your experiences, then they can be shared with the WORLD ??. LOVE, LOVE ?? YOU!!! Enjoy your journey & be safe. Remember the good Lord gave you gut instincts, they will come into play more now than ever. XOXOX
XOXOX +Gracie+ XOXOX Aunt Tammy XOXOX
Beautiful blog Gracie. May the LORD continue to bring you contentment in your “small peek into heaven that Yahweh has given” you! I love seeing pictures of the area. It is beautiful. Keep noticing the small details for the LORD is in ALL of IT. I am proud of you. We care about you and are praying for you!
What you are doing will make a difference – you are working for the Kingdom of God!