tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225595782024-03-14T04:04:25.485-07:00Aunt C'sCarolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04964496426456370797noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559578.post-2592425514238673742013-10-20T17:05:00.000-07:002013-10-20T17:05:40.434-07:00<strong><em><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"></span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Restful Moments</span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">I recently read this quote in <em><a href="http://www.southernladymagazine.com/">Southern Lady</a></em> magazine</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">and thought how it described our recent vacation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Sometimes the most <strong><em>important </em></strong>t</span><span style="font-size: large;">hing </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;">in </span><span style="font-size: large;">a whole day</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">is the<strong><em> rest</em></strong> we take between </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><em><strong>two deep breaths</strong></em>"</span> </span></div>
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~ Etty Hillesum</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On our recent trip to Virginia and Kentucky,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">we looked forward to resting and getting away from</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the every day grind of work and responsibility.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We seemed to spend all our time in the car, traveling </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">from </span><span style="font-size: large;">place to place. But between miles we</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">found places to stop and take those <em><strong>deep breaths</strong>.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the week we were blessed by many</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>"moments of rest"</em></strong> as we stopped to enjoy</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the beauty of this great country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few of our memories </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as we <strong><em>took a breath </em></strong>and just enjoyed the beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we began to leave the flatlands, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">giving us just a glimpse of the mountains</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we were eager to see. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An unplanned stop at Appomattox was an </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">awesome moment of rest, thanks to the advice of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a gracious lady at the visitors center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I stood at this grave site and looked over</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the green fields of the farm, I couldn't help thinking of all </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the soldiers who shed their blood on this ground.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Colonial Williamsburg was another</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">rest stop on our journey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seeing our early American history come</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to life brought a heart of gratitude</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for all the brave men and women who fought </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for the freedoms I have enjoyed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the Governors home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Jamestown Settlement was maybe my favorite</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">stop. Some of the earliest history of our</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">country is wonderfully recreated here.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spent a few hours at Yorktown, having lunch and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looking across the Chesapeake Bay, the sky and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also spent time at the Colonial National</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Historical Park, </span><span style="font-size: large;">following the path of Gen. Washington</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as he and his men fought the battle of Yorktown in 1781.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we left Virginia and crossed over into </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">of Beckley. It was misting rain on this</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This bridge spanning the river</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> is over 3000 feet long and 876 feet high, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">making it the third </span><span style="font-size: large;">highest bridge in the US.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We drove over it several times, and I don't mind</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">saying, it is a little intimidating to me.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(I took more than two deep breaths on this one!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I am amazed at the engineering that goes into a structure</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">of this size, but thankful at the same time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">down the side of one mountain, and then up the side of the </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whatever the path we chose, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the most important thing for us</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">is that we traveled it together, sharing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the rest God provides in Him and</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the gifts He has given us to enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though we traveled over 3000 miles, and</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">came home tired of riding, we were rested in spirit,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">refreshed from the change in scenery and </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">looking forward to the next adventure together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until next time,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Carolyn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Consider the lilies, how they grow:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">September is a month that starts out as summer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this area reminds me of South Louisiana </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the Atchafalaya Basin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bill </span><span style="font-size: large;">in Mississippi.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> They are amazing at what they accomplish at their age!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here, they are finishing a handrail so when they</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few pictures of her beautiful lawn and flowers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> grocery store given to her by one of her children</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> for a </span><span style="font-size: large;">birthday or Mother's Day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em> I think it likes living in her </em></span><span style="font-size: large;"><em>yard</em>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This bed sits alongside the patio outside the sunroom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Such a peaceful place to sit with morning coffee or </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we couldn't resist these fresh, red ripe beauties. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~ On the way to Saturday Supper ~</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For at least the past ten years, a pair of hawks have </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every spring I wait for them, hoping that once more</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again, nature did not disappoint me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another first for us as we embrace </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the mid-life to senior-adult years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">David had to have cataract surgery</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and that includes some form of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">needless to say, he suffered from </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">line to enjoy a catfish dinner so he </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">what did I spy on the far bank??</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">reality show they can quit looking...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">lovely spring days to be out and about!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">even it is a bleak midwinter day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Have a warm and cozy weekend.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <em> Carolyn</em> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grant that I may bring no tear to any eye<br />When this New Year in time shall end<br />Let it be said I've played the friend,<br />Have lived and loved and labored here,<br />And made of it a happy year.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> Edgar A. Guest</strong></span></div>
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<br />Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04964496426456370797noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559578.post-8089822057862825212012-11-19T16:36:00.001-08:002012-11-19T16:36:15.866-08:00<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">~ I Give Thanks With </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> A Grateful Heart~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <em> For......</em></span><br />
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........<span style="font-size: large;">my sweet husband, who doesn't</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">.....or a vacation at a cabin in the</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">.......my precious daughter and son-in-law,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">who are so much fun to vacation with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They love the outdoors</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">who joined us in support, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">walking</span><span style="font-size: large;"> the 5k Race for the Cure</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">over the years. There is a new baby boy</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fourth generation </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">.......our cozy little log cabin by</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">.......the beauty of the State I call home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">.......and for so much more......</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">my heart is </span><span style="font-size: large;">grateful and </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <em> Aunt C</em></span><br />
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