Let's Go Fly a Kite

I often sit and wish that I 

Could be a kite up in the sky,

And ride upon the wind and go 

Whichever way I chanced to blow.

(author unknown)

We flew a kite last week.  Anton and I both were both getting over colds, so this was the first day out for us in a while.

The wind and weather was perfect! not too windy. Anton loved it. There is nothing like holding a kite and feeling the power of the wind. I just imagine that if I was light enough it would carry me away. I remember when I was young laying down in soft clovers and just holding on to the kite as it was pulled by the wind.

I reminded Anton about a conversation Jesus had with one of the Pharisees, and he talked about the wind, how you can't see it, but you know it is there.

John 3:  7"Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' 8"The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit."

This verse is a great reminder of how God is in control of everything.  We have no control over the wind, just as only He is in control over our all events and destinies.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson\

 I saw you toss the kites on high

And blow the birds about the sky;

And all around I heard you pass,

Like ladies' skirts across the grass--

     O wind, a-blowing all day long,

     O wind, that sings so loud a song!

I saw the different things you did,

But always you yourself you hid.

I felt you push, I heard you call,

I could not see yourself at all--

     O wind, a-blowing all day long,

     O wind, that sings so loud a song!

O you that are so strong and cold,

O blower, are you young or old?

Are you a beast of field and tree,

Or just a stronger child than me?

     O wind, a-blowing all day long,

     O wind, that sings so loud a song!