Soon, Jimmy and I will be visiting Chicago. The "windy city", filled with wonderful restaurants, lots of sights, a beautiful river, great architecture and people we love. The day will be long to get there, even by plane. But the excitement and anticipation can't be beat.
The weather should start to get cold, brisk and possibly white, white snow. I love the snow in Chicago (as long as it's not February! Burrrrr!). At some point during the winter, Chicago has a festival of snow sculptors. They build these wonderful sculptures like sand sculptors do - only out of snow. They are so beautiful! Such talent!
I had to get a new coat. My old wool coat is gone, no longer fits. So I bought one with a warm lining and a fur collar. I have my scarf and gloves ready and my ear muffs in my coat pocket. I even sprang for some waterproof boots. I'm prepared! I've read up on things to do and places to go eat. I'll be going to a Black Hawks game with my son. I do love hockey! I also plan to Segway through the city as I've done before, and hope to visit Second City again. Chicago is so cool! It's a happening place!
The only downer is that we will be leaving Hershey behind with a house sitter. I hate leaving the little guy behind. I guess you can say Hershey will be "left behind". He's such a good, sweet dog, who loves people and is gentle with children. It always amazes me how we could ever leave him behind. But some places are just not meant to take a pet along, no matter how wonderful he is.
It makes me think of my future citizenship. What a wonderful place it will be. It will have everything I can imagine to make it fabulous. Streets of gold, happiness, fun, joy, no pain, and people I love. But there will be those who won't have the same citizenship - no matter how wonderful they are here. People who are kind, good, bring joy to others, yet lack the one thing that gives them citizenship to this wonderful place. One thing - Jesus Christ as their Redeemer.
Will you be left behind? Will you miss out on the most wonderful place you could ever imagine? It's there for all who will make the choice.
