My Time With A Special Guest

She was on loan.

Enroute.

We enjoyed being a bridge of sorts;

available for her use.

You see, God provides great care

for His ones who step out in faith.

He orders their steps

and those come freshly delivered

at just the right moments.

Momentum requires movement

and movement requires 

territory to advance forward.

God is the enlarger of territories.

He promises His boundary lines  fall in "pleasant places".

I arrived at the Tri-Rail station

and anticipated this young lady's arrival.

The bus pulled in and I excitedly

sent a message "I see Megabus!  

Right on time!"

And then I saw you.

And we smiled to lay eyes

for the first time.

Suitcase loaded in back

and onto the highway we began,

heading North to my place,

fondly known from our shared friends'

visit in the past as "Miami Slice".

The road home flew by

as only two women 

who chat together excitedly 

can experience.

I barely saw the familiar scene's.

This was your very 1st visit to Miami.

The knowledge of this fact was now keen.

I was excited for whatever was ahead that you would experience

while with me.

Never more pleased 

to have a hungry guest...

warmed up homemade chicken 

noodle soup, buttered bread

and Cuban drink our family enjoys  

called "Materva".  

It tastes like cream soda.

I think you found a new favorite.

Sweet rest and pizza night,

you warmed up Audrey's seat at couch

and that was a fun delight.

It wasn't long and the day was spent.

Goodnight in order

and open kitchen policy explained

before I left.

Amazed at the skill you have

to not be awakened once asleep!

Next day, 78 degree's

and Miami sun so bright,

we enjoyed fresh from the oven

banana bread

and morning cup of Nespresso

on the balcony. 

The warm tropical breezes 

flowed through our hair as we sat

side by side on porch swing

with a second hot cup of coffee

and continued conversation

in sight of palm tree's, ocean view

and high rises.

"Did you ever think you'd be here?",

we wondered aloud.

"Look at all the places you've been

and where this journey 

is taking you next."

Each day is full of adventure

for this beloved daughter of God.

Packing sandwiches, plantain chips,

soda and beach gear,

we head off to Key Biscayne

(where Matt Damon & Jaime Fox live)

and to Crandon Park

where the beach is the best.

You loved the view as we went along.

Then the turquoise waters 

lay stretched before your eyes,

and the wide sandy beach

found you mesmerized.

Set up our beach gear

and beach umbrella we tried.

The wind a little too gusty.

But we raced toward the water

and splashed it around our feet.

It was a great day to be alive.

Jellyfish.  Iridescent blue lined 

the outer reaches of the tide.

They looked to us like living balloons.

We wondered how the swimmers fared

if out in the water filled with the jellies.

We treaded some of the ocean

as the tide pulled out to sea

but very cautious of blue floaties.

One last walk along beach

and then back to gather our things.

Last pictures taken and sea goodbye's. 

Back in car and windows down.

It feels like summer outside

and life is good.

Back to our slice 

and yummy banana bread snack,

big glass of milk

for milk loving friend.

And goodbye's to the kids

and down the elevator to 1st floor.

From Miami to Californiain in one day,

what a score.

We go to metro rail

and enjoy each lasting minute.

Snap picture and last parting hug.

You'll be back dear friend.

I simply know.

Thanks for coming

and hanging out.

Thank you for your love shared 

and praying a blessed trip!

Don't forget Bookemon.com

Keep that printable 

journal/photo album going

for this major adventure of yours!