Filling My Nest: 2011 Scripture Memory Verse #4

2.19.2011

2011 Scripture Memory Verse #4

Billy Graham's Bible pointed me to my next verse... :)

I'm a little late on my Scripture memory verse for February 15th. I made a little road trip the day after my birthday to Charlotte, North Carolina. I needed to get my son, John his Christmas gifts and my mother's television that I promised him. I was waiting until after I was done working and the weather was better. It turned out to be a very nice drive. I love the scenery on I-77 through the mountains. Since I have been noticing more of the little things, it was impossible not to notice God's beautiful artwork surrounding me. I didn't have a charger for my phone so I was extra careful about the amount of time I spent talking. Instead I listened to many of the podcasts I had synced to my iPod and of course my favorite music.

Since I went during the week John had classes. He was up at 5:30 every morning and I enjoyed experiencing his routine. He has quite a system. I was glad to spend time with him in the morning and to make his breakfast.

John's apartment in Charlotte

When he was in class I did a little post for the book study 1000 Gifts and I decided to take a picture of one of John's most prized possessions. It's the trophy he got at basketball camp 10 years ago. He got it when he was in 8th grade and it was from the coach that inspired him the most. To get the "Hustle Award" was an honor if you knew Coach Dan Fife.

John's Hustle Award

I cherished my alone time and learned to navigate around the city. It's amazing how much you learn when you don't have others to help you get around. With the help of my GPS I found my way to the Billy Graham Library and the house he lived as a young boy. It was very interesting. I found Ann Graham Lotz book, Daily Light. In Billy Graham's house I found in a case his Bible wide open. I'm pretty sure it was no accident for me to see the verses he had underlined. They were exactly what I needed to see.