Yesterday, after Hubbs' doctor visit,
after a very rare (in both respects) steak lunch out,
after a stop for groceries,
I walked.
I walked where my father's father had walked.
I stood where the Osage stood.
I soaked up the healing that comes from the land.
I revisited places I've written about,
places I've lived,
and places I've played.
The sky smiled
while the land loved me back...
I, reluctantly, returned indoors to cook dinner.
16 comments:
How wonderful I felt lost in your post and photos ! To feel the history is amazing its a connection to our ancesters of pasts ! Have a wonderful day !
Nicely written. Amazing how connected we feel to our roots.
Gail sometimes your words just touch something deep inside me - "the land loved me back" is one of those. My parents are buried in a tiny little country cemetery near where my father grew up. Every time I go there it feels like home, as if my genes recognize the place and the place recognizes me. It's an amazing thing since I never lived even close by. blessings, marlene
Beautiful post, Gail. I love this! What a lovely walk to take. And how neat that you could soak all this in and know what it means. So many people just miss it. :(
Sounds like a nice day. I love your header!
You are fortunate to have that land around you. It has to be very healing.
=)
thanks for taking us along on your soul walk. :)
I feel the ancestors talking through your post. I love that feeling. That connectedness... connections to things and people long gone. Thanks!
Glad you took a little time for yourself, Gail.
*hugs*
Hope your weekend is a blessed one. ♥
What a heritage to be able to do that. Can't ya just feel 'em and then the sky smiled!!!
Cool :o)
God bless ya sweet Gail and have a great weekend!!!
You shouldn't have had to return back to cook dinner. Which ancestors made themselves felt present most in you? Which ones do you feel most connected to?
What a refreshing walk! Loved the photos! Happy Friday to ya!
A little trip back to your roots can be a good thing.
Happy Weekend.
Your pictures are beautiful! I also wanted to let you know that Arkansas Women Bloggers moved to a new site. http://arkansaswomenbloggers.com. You need to stop by and relist your blog with them!
Beautiful words....beautiful photos! I bet you felt refreshed after your walk!
Lovely!
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