My husband and I took a hike today in a new area. The woods were so quiet as we walked by lush green plants and pretty wildflowers. The more we walked we began to hear the distant sound of water flowing. Found our way down to the creek and walked along it for a little ways, enjoying the sound of the water. I told my husband that I would love to have a creek in our backyard again.
One of the first places we had when we were married was a cottage in a meadow with a creek. Loved going out there in the morning and sitting by it with a book, or my journal, so that I could write.
I love nature, I can never tire of it! It is a gift to us, and I feel rich being able to enjoy it. It clears the mind and makes you feel at peace. We found our way to a waterfall, it wasn’t a huge, rushing one, but still pretty to watch the water run down the rocks. The hike back up the mountain may cause me some problems getting out of bed tomorrow morning, but it was worth it! A beautiful day!
As we walked I thought about the things that made me feel rich, love and friendship, and being able to enjoy the outdoors. Having good health where I can get outside, and living in an area where the woods isn’t far away. Yes, I am a beach person, but I do love the woods as well.
A recent conversation also came to my mind. I was talking about “The Odessa Chronicles” and Colin and I can’t say that the book has made us rich as far as monetary gain, BUT.. I pointed out that the book did indeed make us rich.
Nature provides such “riches” to the heart and soul! (And I smile thinking I am an itsy bitsy teeny weeny part of the Odessa Chronicles – and so richly proud of that! 🙂 ❤ )
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Hi Jodi!! So good to see you on here, miss you, but I know you are having such special moments with your grandbabies now and continuing to use your great artistic talent!
Your part in “The Odessa Chronicles” was definitely not itsy bitsy!!! LOVE Odessa on the cover and you made our precious friends come even more alive with your paintings! So appreciated, my friend!!❤
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Although I enjoyed the book by itself, the artwork added character to it, and made it even more enjoyable. I’d say you did a darn good job.
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Awww. Thanks so Much! 🥰
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Looks like a beautiful hiking spot. I agree that nature is a gift. And it’s a gift we can pass on to others, by treating it respectfully and carefully.
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So true! We want to go back and spend a whole day there for the.trail stretched a lot farther.
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Sounds like fun.
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Yes, my son wants to join us this time. He loves the outdoors. But my legs right now are reminding me that I am getting old! Haha!
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You have to get in shape. You can’t let your son outwalk you.
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Haha! He already does outwalk me! But hey I did use to outwalk him and outrun too!
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Be sure to remind him of that when he’s a mile ahead of you on the trail.
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What a beautiful place. A blessing indeed! 🙂
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HI Ruth! Yes, it is!
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There is something magical about waterfalls. Like you, I prefer the beach, but walking through the woods is always an enjoyable experience.
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They mesmerize me, just like watching the ocean waves! Someday I will have my beach house! I have been called a dreamer before too. 😊🏝🏖
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I love the beach, but I also love the hustle and bustle of an active downtown… Trying to find a place that offers both…
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Water is healing. That’s why I wanted a pond, however small, in my backyard. I haven’t regretted it. Not even when I have to do the annual clean out.
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Yes, it is so healing! Its why the beach was where I longed to go after our court trial was over and we did! Soothing to the soul!
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We went for a nice long beach walk this morning . . . but we love hiking by waterfalls and creeks too. Glad you enjoyed your day!
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Sounds great! Thanks! 🙂 We hope to go back and spend a day there for there was a lot more to the trail.
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Nature touches our soul to its core. A hike in the woods sounds lovely. 🏃🏽♀️
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It truly does!! 🌲🌾🌿🌳
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Thank you for sharing the beauty of the nature you experienced on your hike. The cottage you and your husband used to live in sounds absolutely lovely. I always tell my husband I want to live in a little cottage in the woods or mountains. 😊❤️
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It was great for just the 2 of us. I hope you get your little cottage someday! I 😊
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Thank you! 😊 💖
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