Life

We had the privilege of staying at a safari tent camp on the banks of the Runde River at Gonerazhou game park in Zimbabwe. It is a dream come true for me. I've always wanted to have a true safari experience, glamping in a canvas tent and watching wildlife out your front door. 

We were not disappointed. The sounds around us were all encompassing, from the waterfall of the rapids, the hippos bellowing at sunset, birds, then crickets sounding a cacophony, hyenas cackling in the night, but the greatest thrill, waking to the deep throated sound of a lion calling for its mate. Wow! I was halfway between sleep and wakefulness and I whispered to my niece, Jenn, who was in the bed next to me, "is that a lion?" Then I hear Meghan call out from their tent next door, "lions". 

We jumped out of bed, I threw on some clothes, some went in their pajamas, but four of us adventurous gals raced to the vehicle and went searching in the direction of the sound we heard. We ended up on a viewpoint watching the sun rise. We never saw the lions, they are elusive and blend in so well into the bush, but, oh, what a thrill! 

I started to think about the river as a life giving source. Life in the wild revolves around the river. This is what I wrote in my journal.

"The Lord promises us we will be like a well watered stream if we sink our roots deep into Him. This well-watered stream, the Runde River, supports an abundance of life! I have never considered that aspect - truly the life with deep spiritual roots enriches life around it! Today, may I give life to those who come to my stream!"