Escaping

Sometimes one doesn't realize how much they have missed nature until they are back in it.  It sucks you in: in its brilliance and shades of yellow, brown, and gold.

It beckons you with the breeze through tree leaves, crisp and clean.  I breathe in peace and tranquility, exhale stress and chaos.  It really has a magical effect on me.

Walks to be taken, exploring the beauty before us.  Chilled noses and finger tips but we adventure on.  Soaking in His glory. . .

Rocks to skip, creeks to cross, dandelions to pick. . .the possibilities endless when you venture out into the unknown and play a while.

Camp fires to get lost in the glow.  Snuggles, smores, and stories around it.  Drawing you in for warmth and to experience the closeness you might miss on occasion.

 Card games and coloring go hand in hand with camping.

Ice skating and laughs with friends follows.  Being together is a sweet break from the realities of our world.

Driving home with noses buried in books, gearing up for the crash that sometimes comes after a weekend filled with delight and goodness.  Extremely thankful for the gift of this time, for our togetherness, for friends we are blessed to do life with, for peace and for the opportunity to make memories that will last for our kids. Family. Memories.  Doing life together.  Some of the best parts of my life.