Do you remember the last “unscratchable” itch that you had?  That annoying itch found its way right in the middle of your back where you couldn’t reach it?  No matter how you contorted your arms, shoulders or back that persistent itch was just out of reach? 

There wasn’t anyone around who could help you.  A special someone could have used two hands with a total of ten fingers to claw up and down your back.  Their love and devotion would have given the deep satisfaction that comes from relief.  But they weren’t around!

Then, you mentally resolved to ignore that feisty tactile stimulation.  A few moments went by when your self-control almost thought that you were going to conquer that unrelenting feeling.  But you broke and grabbed a baseball bat, yard stick or wooden stirring spoon to reach around and attack that pesky annoyance.

You resorted to feline tactics.  A door jam with a sharp corner served to massage your back.  For the first time you started to feel some relief.  That’s when your special someone final shows up and looks at you weird like you’re doing an exotic dance.

I have an itch.  It is there deep in my soul.  Some times I think that I know what it is.  Once that solution begins to form in my mind, however, it slips out of my grasp like a greased pig.

There have many walks of solitude, knocking off laps in a pool or long motorcycle rides that keep my mind contemplating this unrequited passion.  It’s about ideas, feelings, dreams, hopes, disappointments, humor.  Yes, it is all about life.

In some ways it is the adrenaline of the soul.  It makes me go after every day of my life with a hunger to achieve, accomplish or overcome.  Whatever the hours hold in a day, I try and pay attention to what God has given me to experience.

Over the last months since September 2007 I have been scratching this itch of life through the strokes on my computer keyboard.  Writing to you about God’s provision and experiences in life has been my scratching stick.

Yesterday, we reached a landmark moment in our “itching” together.  We surpassed 10,000 views of this blog.  I am thrilled!  Thanks for stopping in for a visit.  My prayer is that you will always be a little encouraged when you read and gather strength to persevere.  Thank you!