Last night we went for a family bike ride as part of family home evening. We have always enjoyed biking as a family but it is often a major operation just to get out of the garage. We invariably find ourselves pumping up tires and changing inner tubes at the last minute. Last night was no exception. But once we got out the door it was a great experience. The sun was shining and the air felt cool and beautiful…a gorgeous spring evening.
We headed up to the area they are just beginning to develop behind our house. It is not flat and a few of the hills are quite steep for Emily's little legs…and Jerry pulling two little ones in a trailor. But we managed the hills. And then we got to enjoy the fun trip down, down, down. As I cruised down a long hill I had a quote come to mind, one that has long been a favorite of mine. I first heard it quoted by President Gordon B. Hinckley. It goes like this.
"Life is just like an old time rail journey…delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."
What a great image and how true it is. Amidst the many difficulties of life, how grateful I am for the beautiful, thrilling moments that the Lord sees fit to bless me with. I do thank the Lord for letting me have "this ride," and for the loving children and husband that I share it with.
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