I haven't had the opportunity to do the
drive from Johannesburg to Kimberly for many years, so my recent trip
to surprise my mom with a visit for Easter was a wonderful
opportunity to do just that. A road trip brings unique perspective.
The terrain changes several times as
you move through climate zones. The vast expanses of seeming
nothingness are soon broken by golden corn fields followed by a dash
of happiness from the green and yellow sunflowers.
The Afrikaans word for this region
describes it best, Platterland, meaning flat lands. If you could go
just a short distance up in the air, you'd probably be able to see
forever. Drive a little further and a bunch of trees near a
windmill, give away the location of a lone farm house.
Life too hits many plateau's. Times
when the going is easy. Vast amounts of sunshine from God's
presence make it easy for us to grow the crops of sustenance and
there are large patches of happiness.
Enjoy these moments! They are a gift
and a blessing from God to let us know that there is life outside the
hustle and bustle of career and seemingly endless deadlines. If you
currently find yourself in the desert, take heart because the trip
back to the plateau will soon begin :-)
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