"Just a Morning Walk With Thee"

Somewhere in the recesses of my mind,there was song that I used to hear at Grandma & Grandpa McIntire's house. They had quite a collection of songs and I am not sure who sang it (I will have to research that one)but as I woke up quite early I decided to go for a nice walk. I prayed as I walked along and had quite a nice conversation with my Heavenly Father, thanking him for ALL my blessings and his goodness.

Now, I knew I would be gone for a while so listened to Celestial (Celtic harp) music playing on my CD player. It was a very serene, peaceful walk at the wee top o' the mornin' part of the day--6:10 a.m.! Anyway I so enjoyed the quietness of the morning sounds of birds chirping, the sound of water sprinklers, and an occasional car driving by. What really impressed me was the beauty of the green lawns, and the flowers in bloom.

Just as I walked the distance I had decided to go and then turn around to go back to the house, the song, "Danny Boy" aka "Londonderry Aire" was playing. I had sweet memories of an angel close to me, and all of a sudden I walked past a lilac bush. The smell of those lilacs brought tears and memories. How sweet the mind is to recall such lovely thoughts and memories.

I felt very blessed to be where I was, to walk on my own, and feel the breeze around me--soft and subtle, gentle and cool on my face. Grandma McIntire must have been looking over my shoulder and pointing out to me to look and smell the lilac bushes. She may have had some in her yard, I don't remember, nevertheless I was reminded of her on my forty-five minute walk and the song she used to love to hear as well.

I rather enjoyed my morning jaunt. I had decided before I went to bed to get up early so I could go to the temple for an early session. It looks like I still can and will close for now to get ready, shower and GO!! Blessings to all for a great day ahead.

Love, Mom

P.S. I found the lyrics to the song that was going on in my head this morning.

It was sung by Jimmy Rodgers. I remember now, the title
"A Closer Walk With Thee."

v.1.
I am weak but Thou art strong.
Jesus, keep me from all wrong.
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.

v.2.

Thro' this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.

v.3.

When my feeble life is o'er,
Time for me will be no more.
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To they Kingdom's shore, to thy shore.

Chorus: Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.