March 4, 2011
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The house is relatively quiet, except for Josh Groban's crooning. Rob is up in Tacoma, WA at a conference, Heidie is doing her second to last performance of the current play and Jenny is out for the night at a youth group activity. So, it's just me, and the animals, holding down the homefront. When I am alone like this I often wonder what I would do if I really was alone - long term, I mean. I really don't know. Given that we moved literally across the continent, and it's yet to feel like home...and given that more than half my kids are scattered about, I wonder what I'd do if nights like tonight were the norm, not the exception. I'm not trying to sound morbid or anything....but my current lack of rootedness and close extended family, along with the lack of a traditional career, lead me to speculate.
What would you do?
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"God will not allow us to go on anyway which He Himself has not preceded us."
~ D. Bonhoeffer"It is the Lord Who goes before you." Deut 31:8
Isn't that reassuring?
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More shots from the Redwoods:
Who wouldn't love the wonder of these woody behemoths?
Further in...
And up - yes, this is the inside of this gentle giant.
They pull your eyes heavenward - which is always a good idea.
Comments (8)
Such great pictures!
You will find that life does go on and you will enjoy the empty nest time of your life. You will adjust and find where you are meant to be. I really appreciate the Bonhoeffer and Scripture you quoted. Enjoy your weekend!
Love those photos of hte girls inside the tree...wow..the trees are so amazing...and so are the girls!
Last week my architect and I were apart for literally 36 hours because he had to go do some work in NYC. Even after that short amount of time, I was so happy to see him again. I would not handle being alone well.
I understand your feelings since we got 6 children and it happened we were alone both of us but God leads us if we listen Him and our life passes quickly without any boringness . We cannot foresee all of the events that will happen .
Your photos above are pure wonders , Trish . You will be able to make expedition to photograph!
Love
Michel
@fauquet -
Michel, it is so true that God leads us if we listen to Him....and He travels through life's days, right beside us. So grateful. May you sense His closeness today, my friend!
Thank you Trish for your kind birthday wishes and your compliments . You are so nice .
I wish you courage .
Love
Michel
Your pictures above make me think of an old post of mine from 2003: Click here.
They were two Canadian women . I stayed to their home near Toronto in 2001
Love
Michel
@fauquet -
Ah, a great photo, Michel!!
I hope you are well....I need to post again soon!
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