I spent 5 days this week at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. I was traveling for work, and took the kids since it was Spring Break. (It's not like I could actually leave them home with an opportunity like that!) Going to a Disney park is like being immersed in color, noise, excitement and thrills. It's really a bit overwhelming, but you go, go, go because you spent so much, much, much! I rode tea cups, cars, boats, carousels, Ferris wheels, log flumes, and roller coasters. I saw Disney cartoons, The Muppets in 3D and an Aladdin musical. But, the most unique thing about the visit was that we were there for the 50th Anniversary re-opening of the "It's a Small World" ride on Thursday, April 10th. The park spent 3 months refurbishing the ride and with the brilliant colors, it was a magnificent 9 minute cruise.
You know the song and I found it to be true many times as I would talk to others while waiting for rides. I would often ask where they lived and would tell them I was from GA (as if the southern drawl didn't come shining through!). Many had connections to GA. "Oh, we were in Savannah on St. Patrick's Day visiting family." or "My brother lives in Alpharetta. He married a girl from Newnan." Even one of the Disney film crew members at the ride told us his brother lived in Woodstock. We were 2,000 miles away and still found connections to home.
Disneyland is referred to as The Happiest Place on Earth, and for a few days it can be just that. However, like all things on earth, the 'happy' fades, the boredom sets in and the thrill vanishes. And after 5 days, we were ready for home. So, where is the happiest place on earth?
Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
Ah, it's wherever you are - as long as you put your trust in God.
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