I told my wife recently that I think I like the night better than daytime. She replied, "Wow, I have lived with you for 25 years and didn't know I lived with a vampire". I guess that makes me cool. Vampires seem to be the "in" thing nowadays. I know it does seem strange to some people, but I do think nighttime is awesome.
I like riding in the car at night, especially with my wife and/or boys. It's like I am in my own little world and all the rush of daily life seems to go away. I also like to see the various colors of lights at night, like when you fly into a city and look down. The lights in the city bring a magical dimension to it. And then there are the times that warm lights softly illuminate the night, sort of like a Thomas Kinkade painting. One of my favorite places like that is a town called Franklin. The lights at night in that little town seem to make you feel warm and comfortable and at peace.
But my favorite part of the nighttime is when the stars are shining. I love going outside and just staring into the sky. It makes me feel small, but I think it is good to have that perspective. I read a poem one time about how the stars seem like lillies in a dark field. I agree. I think God likes the stars too. After all, He created them on the third day and then He used a star to signal his Son's birth and guide the wise men to the manger.
So tonight I will look at the night sky and I will wonder, and gain perspective, and smile..... because there is nothing quite like the night.
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