Tag: trees
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Beneath the Trees
Through the portal, we made our way from the city to nature’s sanctuary. As we walk, the humidity clings to our skin. I am overly aware of the mosquitoes, gnats, and flies drawn to my sweat. Even amid the battle with the winged fiends, I find myself noticing. I am vividly aware of nature surrounding…
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My Dear Little Wild One
“My dear little wild one, I never meant for you to live in others’ expectations.” I had this thought drift into my mind one morning as I was getting ready for work, and it has stayed in the back of my mind ever since. As we walked the paths of the metro park, surrounded by…
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A Mountaintop Ebenezer
The last stop on our trip was Pretty Place Chapel in South Carolina. When we got married ten years ago, we talked about finding ways to continue celebrating milestones throughout our marriage. I think, as Christians, we sometimes forget that following Christ also means being a people of celebration. Throughout Scripture, God’s people are called…
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Why Places Become a Part of Us
One of our first stops on this trip was Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. If I could describe this post as anything, it would be a hopeful, lament-filled love song to both of these places. They are more than destinations to me. They have become places of respite and restoration throughout my life. These are…
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Following the Sound of Water: Exploring DuPont State Recreational Forest
We continued our trip through North and South Carolina and made our way to DuPont for more hiking. We have visited this place before and often return, too. This time, we hiked the High Falls Trail and then visited Triple Falls. We hiked this trail twice on our trip. One day, my husband and I…
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Preparation
A New Year’s Reflection Happy New Year! This New Year’s was spent relaxing and keeping one of our dogs calm while our neighbors set off fireworks. Nothing special, just slow and quiet. My husband watched the Buckeyes game while I alternated between reading, playing a video game, and getting caught up on a favorite show…
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Discovering Adventure in the Ordinary
“There are seasons when the most faithful thing you can do is remain.” — Morgan Harper Nichols My current season in life doesn’t look very exciting. I find myself in the midst of a transition season. My life has consisted of showing up, so when change comes, everything is prepared. This kind of season leaves…
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Savoring Gratitude
A practice of pausing, noticing, and giving thanks. Lately, I have been contemplating the holidays. This time of year can be complicated. It is easy to get caught up in the rush to accomplish everything and end up stressed. Before we realize what is happening, we can forget to care for ourselves and lose sight…
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