Although it sounds like a really nifty American Indian name, the phrase 'wind in her hair' stuck in my mind and heart earlier today. In the note of adventure, I rolled the windows down as we wound up and down and around the curves of the country road we were visiting. One baby in her seat, and two little girls sat in the back. My rear view mirror caught a most delightful sight. A six year old blonde was letting the wind wip through her hair, and she simply could not stop the delight coming to her face, including her smile as wide as it would possibly go.
Lately life has been throwing wind in my hair, tousling my hair in a most annoying manner. My attitude quite frankly has been less than a smile in the process. The condition of my own heart was on my mind as I watched in wonder and amusement at the Kindergartener in my backseat. 'Wind in Her Hair' could have decided to be mad, pout, or hide from the wind. However, her attitude was to find joy in the moment. What if we decided to find the joy, the silver lining, in our experiences? Hmm...it does give pause to the day.
"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had." - Romans 15:5 NIV
