"Last Days" thoughts

I drive every summer morning..with the cool morning breeze brushing against my neck and cheeks...and am just thinking about thousands of thoughts. Heading to my favorite place to be...summer camp!!!  There are soooo many reasons why I love working at this camp.  One, of course, is the drive to the north shore of long island.  As I get closer to my destination, I take a deep breathe as I turn down one road I will never let go of...the road where horses live.  The trees begin to unravel the sun's morning light and the farm fences are protecting the horses as they eat their daily breakfast.  I can't just stop in the middle of the road, which is what I wish I could do...freeze in one place..just to take so many pictures of the what I see.  It's like a dream of all dreams.  I see two horses gathered and enjoying ones' company.  To my right, more horses also enjoying the morning brunch.  Brown, black, and white, silky, strong, and fierce horses.  Then, as I continue on my path, I see Monet's lily pond with a small white gazebo standing still in the reflection of the pond.  Behind all this beauty is another: a Spaniard looking house.  If I could describe this house, it would be in too much detail.  It's like the home I've always wished for.  Just enough horses with a touch of beauty right in front of my home. 

Second reason...the children.  I work with five year olds and I enjoy just being with them.  I had a fever and got stuck with this cold this past weekend.  I told myself if I go tomorrow, I will be distracted by the children's laughs and fights as well as their interesting conversations/imaginations.  Of course, I play along with the one boy who tries to trick me with the statement: "I'm from Jupiter...I'm an alien."  And he just loves the fact that I keep asking more and more questions.  Boy, did he know how to answer them. 


These are just a few of the reasons...but now to the point..

When I finally arrived and met with the children, I started thinking about the last days. 

"What if this was the last day of my life?" 
"What if I didn't hear the sound of the trumpets calling the believers?  I am a believer...so I will hear it..right Father?"
"Will these children rise up because of their innocence?  Will it be just like the movie 'Left Behind?' "

I couldn't stop thinking about this for a good few minutes and starting thinking about how I need to make sure I continue to live my life as if it were my last...to live for Him in every way possible!  To witness to those who don't know HIM yet through my actions and words.  Am I doing okay with that now?  I don't want to second guess...but I want to keep knowing that I am.

God is faithful and I am sooo thankful for the love He continues to show me and my family daily!  

Are you ready for the sound of the trumpet?  If not..find the time...no...know HIM NOW!!  You can only know Him through Jesus!  

John 17:21: That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.