Let's continue shall we?

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 Thank you for your emails and inquiries about my well-being and whereabouts. It's nice to be missed. 

There are times when it just feels right to be quiet. The last several months have been that way for me. I've been hesitant to write much of anything. 

Then it occurred to me the other day that life doesn't have to be perfect to be lovely.  (How did I let myself forget?) I am learning that in even in the midst of trial and uncertainty and hurt there is still beauty to be found. There will always be good. I need to look for it, and I need to write about it. It's who I am. 

So, as flawed or raw as some of my words may be, they are mine. I am claiming them. They belong to me, and this is my place for them. It is a vulnerable feeling to have your words out there for everyone to read... but this form of expression is so vital to me, and I will continue to grow into it. 

It is my intention to make my way back here to continue our conversations (we've had so many over the last 7 years!). Let's pick up where we left off ok? 

The river

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The river: 

Where we retreat.

Where the palette is pure. 

Where we defy boredom. 

Where the quiet settles and clarity comes. 

Where giving notice to small things makes them big. 

Where adventure invites. 

Where I find community amongst rustling leaves and bird-song. 

Where there is no agenda, no expectation, no intended purpose. 

Where the sound of rushing water drowns out harsh things.

Where cotton tufts fall like summer snowflakes and rest silently on the water's surface.

Where freedom and frolic reign. 

Where there is no rivalry of thought, no division of time. 

Where pen meets paper and I write the first words that feel right and true in months. 

Where I realize how easy and effortless a beautiful life can be. 

Where I am happy in all the corners of my heart.  

So here's the deal...

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I'm sitting at my desk for the first time in over a month. I had to unearth it first. There are several contributing factors to my absence, a few of them being: the onset of summer vacation, beautiful weather, busy kids, and Ian is no longer taking afternoon naps. Zero down-time. But worry not, we are all alive and having happy adventures.

 

Swimming, camping, hiking, playing at the river, playing at the lake, visiting friends, random road trips, relaxing by the pool... and we're just getting started. I'd like to say that I'll be back soon, but I'm not making any promises! 

It's Summertime!