Time to leave this place of retreat.
This year has brought cold temps. Colder than any previous Advent trip. At the same time it has brought warmth.
The warmth of friendship, of morning fires, of shared tables, of rest, reflection, and retreat.
Listening to a daily Advent devotional by Barbara Crafton this morning, she spoke about fear. The fear of God. And how that fear differs from the kind of fear we often let run our lives, and which prevents us from taking chances and living life to its fullest.
The fear of God brings with it the love by God that helps us live a life that includes taking chances.
My intent is to follow that path as I am able.
The drive south of Taos this morning followed the Rio Grande River as it meandered along its way, its edges coated in ice.
A stop in Santa Fe for cappuccino and on to Albuquerque where I will detour to Phoenix for a few days to visit my siblings.
Traveling mercies.
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