Here in the Midwest we have a pace called slow motion. New Yorkers flat moooove; it’s called, “Get out of the way!”
We chute cattle into semi trucks. New Yorkers chute people into subway cars or ferries. People are so squashed and compacted that you can see their intestines if you chose to. Train safety, weight limits or personal space do not apply in the New Yorker’s rule book of transportation.
Before I even stepped foot onto New York soil, I was given a list of thou shall nots. It included: do not speak to a New Yorker, do not look at them, do not take their picture . . . I broke all the rules plus some. I prayed for angels to guard me constantly.
The good news is the Lord provided nine angels whom I accompanied to keep watch over me and a few dozen spiritual ones. The whole trip I heard, “Dei, watch out for the car! Dei, hurry. Dei, get behind the rope. Dei, watch out for the door.”
I did not chute well. I wanted to see everything. I wanted to take photographs. I wanted to talk to the nice New Yorkers and did. I kept moving at my own pace — a dangerous concept in New York.
Psalm 91:9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place — the Most High, who is my refuge—
10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
I could not live in New York if my life depended on it. I as you like the “slow pace.” I like trees, grass, and animals. I love the outside world when I see God in creation. It is hard for me to see Him in “hussle bussle.” My soul cannot be quiet. Thanks for the great pictures though! God Bless, SR
Hello, SR. I understand — I guess it comes down to where or what we’re use to.
Thank you & God Bless You!
I was in New York City in June and I know what you mean. I also broke all the rules and got some good photographes as a result. I did feel smothered by the building and did calls on all the angels and said my prayers for a hedge of protection around my daughter and I. But all in all I really enjoyed my stay and the people we met were friendly. Thanks for your photos they brought back good memories.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Hello, Francine.
I really enjoyed the stay and the people were awesome. I liked their accent too!
Thank you so much for your continued support!
God Bless You!
You go girl! So proud of you. This was exactly what I just wrote about. People always in a hurry! I am not in a hurry to do anything. Your photos are wonderful and so glad your angels were with you! God bless!
Thank you, Cathy. I can’t leave home without my angels! The buildings, architecture, and sites were amazing, so different from the fields I live around.
God Bless You!
Great post–I enjoyed it!! (I would not do well in NY–though clearly, there are angels living there.) God bless you–love, sis Caddo
Hello, Caddo.
You know the old saying, it’s a great place to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there — well it applies.
God Bless You!
I’m glad you broke the rules Deidre because there are no rules. As a New Yorker I talk fast and move fast but as any other New Yorker we would help anyone out in a “New York Minute” if they were lost or in trouble. I work in New York City but grew up and presently live in a small town 40 miles north of the city. I have woods and streams behind my house and lots of critters running around. I get the best of both worlds. Your pictures are beautiful!
Hello, Karen. I agree, New Yorkers are awesome! They were very helpful and friendly. And I can’t tell you how many posed freely for the camera.
Sounds like you have the best of both worlds.
Thank you & God Bless!
God has a people in every tribe – even New York!
God Bless
Isn’t that the truth, Bill!
God Bless You!
I am so laughing at “I did not chute well”. haha! But you did fabulous and you got to be Lady Dei and take pictures and talk to people! A treat for you and a treat for them!
Thank you and God bless you as you let us share in your adventure.
Hello, Deb. I missed this comment somehow — but I still love it!
God Bless You!
Hi Dei, to be sure when you reach this level of closness when you reach this level of closness then come to Australia, the land of open spaces allright we still have to stand up in the Train
Many find it hard to gel Scripture that talks about God keeping us safe , when Paul and the other early Christians and all through the ages those who believed in God still suffered and had hardship and even now they are being Martyred and tortured. The Truth is that it is talking about the wonderful Truth that God protects our Soul so regardless of what we go through in life, He brings restoration, so we don’t die Spiritually and gives us strength and great inner Joy regardless of what we encounter.
Psalm 97:9-11 For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. Ye that Love the Lord, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of His Saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Psalm 107: 8 – 9 Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Christian Love Annie.
Thank you, Annie. I like the wide open spaces too! Thankful God watches over our soul!
God Bless You!
Wow Dei I sure messed that comment up, I was going to leave a link (see below ) which is why I said when you reach this level of closness meaning the pictures on the Link , you may remember them from last year.
Blog Post- http://freedomborn.wordpress.com:80/2011/11/18/train-systems-of-the-world/
Lost it again, Annie