Billy Coffey
Billy Coffey

The walk

July 19, 2009  

Whether intentional or not, my neighborhood was made for the evening walk. Very private, very scenic, and the elevation promises a near constant breeze.

My street is largely empty during the day, as most of my neighbors are either at work or hiding from the summer sun. But just after dinner is over and the tables are cleared, my tiny corner of the world comes to life. People walk dogs. Dogs walk people. Older couples stroll and younger couples run. There are bikes and skateboards and scooters and even the occasional horse-drawn carriage.

Add to that mix the Coffey family, who usually takes the half hour or so between washing dishes and washing selves to venture outside for some country air.

But though we begin our walk together, it usually doesn’t stay that way for long. It doesn’t take long for my wife and son to ease ahead of my daughter and me. There’s a reason for that, and it’s a good one. After all, there are walks and there are walks.

If you don’t know the difference between the two, then I’ll invite you over to Katdish’s blog for an explanation. And if you do know the difference, I’ll invite you over there anyway. Because our walks through our neighborhood are a lot like our walk through life. It doesn’t matter how far you go. What matters is how you walk.
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  • God’s Not Finished With Us Yet…

    I'm on my way over to her blog now; can't wait to read the rest!

  • Denise

    Going there now my friend.

  • Anne L.B.

    I'm quite certain that I'll one day count Molly Coffey among my favorite authors.

  • Anne L.B.

    (Did I mention that her father already made that list?)

  • Blessed Mom of 8

    This my friend is the very lesson I pray I am teaching our children every day by showing them my personal love for His creation.

    I love to play I Spy – maybe we can play some time together with our kids!

    God sure doesn't want us to miss a thing and when we do – ouch He puts us right back there again until we see just what He wants us to see. Sometimes He lets us miss it and the blessing is gone – OUCH!

    Beautiful post and lesson!

    We are to walk by faith NOT run!

    Blessings and love,
    Jill

  • ~*Michelle*~

    I loved every word of that post…..

    beautiful.

  • Joanne Sher

    Amen – we are looking to move to a place conducive to walks. I miss than from before. And thanks – LOVED the piece, Billy.

  • Chatty Kelly

    Great picture! We love walks too.

  • Nitewrit

    Billy,

    How true.

    Larry E.

  • Liz

    Oh, I love walks!
    Gotta check out Katdish! Have a good day!

  • sherri

    You give the best intros…

    I hopped over and read your post, and it's funny because this sums up what I feel the message is that God is speaking to me as well.

  • Pat

    Hi,
    I just found your blog. I'm sure I will enjoy it. Have a great day.

  • mistymorningmountain

    Oh, wow…

    So this is the great Billy Coffey that my friend katdish keeps telling me about. Glad I stopped by. I will be back

  • manker

    how you walk and how you see
    vision is His gift

    blessings
    gp

  • lynnrush

    Great post over there, Billy!

  • April

    Can't wait to read more about it!

  • BeckeyZ

    Awesome post over at kd's….I have a seven year old daughter too. My children never cease to amaze me. The wisdom they share is mind blowing sometimes.

  • The Homefront

    I tend to use walks as stress relief. I'm looking forward to the time when we can walk as a family again, just moseying along and enjoying life. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it…heading over to Katdish's now. :)

  • Heart2Heart

    Billy,

    I love this post! It is simply amazing. It reminds me of the Billy writings that have been missing lately.

    Something in your posts invites us in, and makes us think we are part of a great secret of life. I am so glad that it is back in this post.

    Your daughter is a complete treasure and is wise much beyond her years! You are one wise dad to capture this in your blog!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

  • gzusfreek

    Cutest pic, on my way!

  • katdish

    Just stopped over here to grab your new button, so I thought I'd say hello. (and thanks, Sarah!)

    Glad I did. Even your intros make good blog posts.

  • Candace Jean July 16

    I hope you have this picture framed. It's amazing – look at the sunlight through her hair!

  • Rena

    I'm so glad I stopped over here to visit.

    And now I'm off to learn more about walks and walks!

  • Tea With Tiffany

    I'll peek at the rest.

    Love the pic.