Forest Green in Early Spring, there is always some form of green coloring in the forest all year long. But this time of year, in the spring, the pine needles are more vibrant as the forest wakes up to sprout new life. Green and Blue I must say are my favorite colors.
Forest Green in Early Spring
Birds Cabin in the Woods, my husband made this bird house for me last year to hang up in the yard. I watched to see if a bird was using it and did not see any activity around it all summer. But now this winter I noticed that their is nesting material inside the house.
And it looks like who ever wanted to live in it, chipped away at the door way to make it a little bigger. When my husband gets time he said he will make some more, with a bigger door already installed for them.
Birds Cabin in the Woods
From Sunrise to Sunset, we were at one of our favorite state parks over the weekend. A place we have been to more times than I can count. Todays post is dedicated to my husbands son, my son in my heart. We have so many memories of hiking these woods with our son, when he was just a little guy waring his camo pants and running parkour all over this park.
This picture is him, when he first got to Texas for the Air Force, he looks so young here. He had to get use to the temperature, hot and lots of beautiful white sand in some places.
And now he looks all grown up, he came home last night as he gets a little time off before his next big adventure. He is shipping off to another country for 3 years. He is excited about the journey ahead, he is prepared. His Dad taught him all about being prepared and yet to still enjoy life. He knows who he is and what he wants and most importantly he knows the Father.
As you start your journey on this day, know this, I will guide thee with the Light of Me. For I the LORD, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. For you shall not walk alone.
I send thee out with the Light of my Strength
Lean not unto your own understanding and I shall direct thy paths.
So from sunup to sundown, we think of this young man going off on the biggest adventure of his young life. And may our Father keep him and bless him all the days of his life.
From Sunrise to Sunset
A Drive to a New Lake, I found a new lake that I had not been to before. Well, the lake is not new, just new to me. A beautiful spot in the forest and it also had a wonderful campground right next to the lake.
Lots of mushrooms and green moss everywhere, they look like little pancakes everywhere.
And a few wild flowers strewn about
This sign was at the entrance to the park, it reads; This area was harvested utilizing the clearcut method to salvage Balsam Fir and Spruce trees due to insect infestation and to promote new Aspen regeneration for Grouse habitat.
The picture on the left is the before and the photo on the right of the sign is the after. The forest before is prone to more insect disease and wild fires. It really was a remarkable area with lush greenery everywhere. This is where land management seems to work.
A Drive to a New Lake
Bond Falls September 2020, I have been hiking this area for years now. This is my last trip for this year. There is just something about waterfalls, especially in the middle of a forest that I just love to visit. For me, it is quite something to stop and sit for awhile near a waterfall and just watch and listen to the rushing of the water.
The water is like life, it has a beginning, we are not sure exactly where that is. It travels through many twist and turns, rocks and sand. And it is all heading somewhere, to a larger body of water where it becomes one as like the seas.
I’ve noticed that over the years, there have been patterns in the choices I have made. A pattern of thoughts and visions. Every choice I made good or bad, every twist and turn of the path of my life has led me to where I am today.
When I was younger I could not understand why I had to go through all the troubles, as many people have had to do. For me, now that I am at the young age of 59 years old. I can honestly say the pains of the past are in the past.
Life is about learning, love and laughter and helping others the best we can. Even if it is through our abilities to get through the hard times, that is what makes us who we are. I learned to let go and trust in the Light that surrounds me.
Lean not unto your own understanding and He shall direct thy paths.
Finding my purpose has been the journey, the end will just be the beginning.
Bond Falls September 2020
Picturesque Water Falls, I have been visiting this waterfall for years now. And the pure beauty of the area never disappoints for me. This is a popular waterfall in Michigan that is usually very busy with tourist.
This waterfall has a 50 foot drop from the top to here, where I am standing to take this photo. With a wonderful trail system all around the falls and through the forest.
I am trying my hand at long exposure photography with these photos. This means putting a dark filter on the camera lens so you can slow the shutter speed down and it will give the appearance of soft flowing water over the rocks.
But on this day, it was pretty hot and humid. When I got to the bottom here, my camera lens kept fogging up from the steam coming off the water. So the trees look a bit blurry. I only took a couple of photos and had to put the camera away. This camera is not water resistant. 🙂
Picturesque Water Falls
