I told myself that, when the time came, I would NOT blog, tweet or post a Facebook status involving the lyrics to the most over-quoted Willie Nelson song. (You know which one. Don't pretend you're not singing it in your head right now.) I refused to be "that person."
Well.
Here I am.
Preparing to end my month-and-a-half break at home.
Preparing to leave for Pittsburgh once again on Thursday.
Preparing to embark on the last five-month stretch of tour.
And the song that I've resisted is the only thing playing in my mind (edited slightly to accurately describe my life)...
On the road again -
Just can't wait to get on the road again.
The life I love is (spreading the love of Jesus and traveling the country) with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again.
On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been.
Seein' things that I may never see again
And I can't wait to get on the road again.
On the road again -
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends.
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way
is on the road again.
Come on. Too perfect, right? I just couldn't ignore it. (What's funny is that my family has been calling me a gypsy since I started in August. How appropriate then that this song would refer to a band of gypsies!)
I've been home since Thanksgiving, and while I've absolutely loved every second I've gotten to spend with my family, I am ready to get back out on the road with my SRT family. This stir God's placed in my heart doesn't take a break for the holidays just because I do. I've had plenty of time to rest. Now I'm refreshed and excited to return to life on the road. It's time for more states, more cities, more shows, more laughs, more memories, and ultimately more opportunities to see God move as we joyfully work to further His Kingdom.
And so, at the risk of sounding incredibly cliche...
I just can't wait to get on the road again.
