Apr. 30, 2007 - O Say Can You See the Ocean?
Today we made a quick stop in Baltimore to see Ft. McHenry and the spot where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write The Star Spangled Banner. 
It was a last minute idea, so we didn't pay to go through the fort, but it was a great chance for more fabulous history lessons! Hopefully the real Star Spangled Banner Flag will be on display at the Smithsonian when we go!
We're at our fabulous hotel in Ocean City now. I am sitting on the balcony with a perfect breeze. It is near sunset, the moon is full and bright, and the waves are crashing. I think the ocean is the place I burst into instant praise the fastest. Walking through the woods can do it to me, too, but the ocean.... ahhh, the ocean..... then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, how great Thou art!
One of my favorite songs is called Ocean (by Lamont Heibert)...
Something about the ocean makes me rise up and praise
Something about the heavens makes me stand in awe again
Something about the sunrise reminds me of your faithfulness
Something about the ocean and I'm lost in love again
So that's me.... what about you? What brings you to instant praise? A sunset? Newborn baby? Laundry that is completely caught up?
Going back to praise some more.... •
Comments
May. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
I'm with you about the ocean. It makes me quiet down in my soul. I really love walking through a quiet, dark forest that suddenly opens up into a meadow or something. I love it.
I wish I could get hiking more. I'm so lazy now. :)
My dad is a mountaineer (his hobby that is) and he gets all spiritual sounding when he comes back from his ventures. (which he normally is NOT) Nature does it to folks.
May. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi
It sounds (and looks) like you are having a fabulous vacation! Which OC are you at~ MD or NJ?
We'll be at OCNJ in about 5 weeks~ we go every summer. I'm beginning to really look forward to the time away, as our school year is winding to a close.
Well, I'll let you get back to your praising!
Heidi
May. 1, 2007 - Great post, Friend!
Posted by Joni
Looks like you are having a spectacular time! I'm loving seeing pictures of your family. We miss you guys!!! What makes me break out into spontaneous praise? I wrote a post about her today.
Love,
J
May. 1, 2007 - Just popped over to itunes...
Posted by Joni
and ordered "Ocean", but had to get it by Ten Shekel Shirt. Thanks for reminding me. I like that one too. BTW, we are loving our worship times here --lots of new great songs.
Love,
J
May. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PumpkinsMomma
HHm, what makes me praise - knowing that God is protecting me....i'll be posting on that soon.
so - that looks like a neat place to go visit. I'm glad you're having fun and getting to do educational stuff.
marie
May. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by EEEEMommy
Ft. McHenry is one of my favorite places in the world!
