The next two days I spent traveling in Northeastern Latvia with my friends Veronika, Dana and Marina (their mom). (Pictures: 1. River at Masaslaca 2. Dana, Evie and Veronika at Baltic Sea 3. "Thank God we made it!" through a winding forest path and back out several hours later!) This was a practice in faith and humility for me because other than being the driver, I had no idea where we were going or what we would be doing. And neither did they - it was a real adventure! See a sign, turn onto a dirt road and drive until we find something - that was the usual plan and it worked. Even when we came to the evening and no place to sleep. Marina stopped someone on the street of a tiny village and we ended up in a sports camp dorm which was really nice. I have to say that my faith was wavering right up to the point where we walked into the room and saw the beds and private shower/toilet! We got to see the Baltic Sea from lots of different perspectives. And we did miles of walking through forests with no idea of what we would find at the end or if/when it might end. Usually we found a beach and the sea and always another beautiful nature scene. I found that being a follower is hard for me (surprise!) and a little tiring. It's hard work for me to keep my mouth shut and trust someone else to make decisions! But, in another way, it's also peaceful and freeing. This wasn't any big deal but for me a little step of growth on my journey. One of my favorite singers, Kim Hill sings: "I hear his voice and I'm convicted to rise above the status quo. He's asking me to live and listen and let His will move my soul. His holy spirit beckons. I can't help but answer. I am committed to the call. I vow to walk in Blind Faith. Willing to sacrifice it all to reflect Amazing Grace..."
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