Night

I’m afraid of the dark.

More specifically I’m afraid of the night.

I used to enjoy the nighttime.  I loved the lights of Columbus illuminating the skyline.

But the uncertainty of knowing where we are going to sleep each night fills me with anxiety that increases with the setting sun.

Perhaps I am just reliving the terrifying night that our van died in rural Tennessee. 

That was a scary night.  We had no idea what we were going to do or why this was happening to us.

I miss the comfort of having a consistent place to sleep.  I miss the glow of the city lights safely tucking me in each night.

The two nights we spent camping in Florida were frightening.  We were the only soul within at least 10 miles and there was absolutely no light in the forest once the sun went down. 

Even the moon was overshadowed by the tall thin evergreens. 

I am learning to work through my fear and realize that I will be safe even if there is uncertainty about where we will sleep.

At least we still have a comfy car to nod off in. 

Comments

POST MORE MEL..... i miss hearing from you

i just posted!

But I’m glad you like hearing from me:) I try to concentrate more on photos than blogs.  Writing is Brad’s main thing.

Please post more. I appreciate the sensitivity, honesty, and vulnerability that you bring to both your pictures and your posts. I’m a little behind on my reading, so I will try and catch up this evening. Your neices and nephews pray for you every night—remember that as you fall asleep whever you are.

Brian- Thanks, I’m really flattered that you are enjoying my posts.  I will try to post more.  I have a hard time thinking of topics to write about. 

Tell Jen, Faith, Jason, Evelyn, and Jeremy that we love and miss them.

I have been reading the chronicles of your journey with great interest. Given the misfortune you have encountered, I have come to a conclusion. SOL does not stand for “Simply One Life,” but “Shit Out of Luck.”

Love you more than oxygen.

Bruce

i like ur entries. im scared of the dark sometimes. but not in general. maybe cause i know the security of a light switch or a street light is nearby.

keep posting. and keep ur head up. go to texas and see the border patrol and practice your spanish.

Bruce- Haha, you are so right.  Shit out of luck would be so much better.  We love and miss you guys.

Rachel- Thanks:) Maybe I will try to sneak some Mexicans over the border.