An old cd was playing this morning while we were heading to our hiking expedition. It was James Taylor singing "Country Road". While my bud Clara Mae was getting some snacks from the gas station, I watched some high school seniors or college students load up their jeep with gasoline and a canoe. They were young and carefree. This song took me back to my old high school and college days...day trips to the beach, floating on a raft for hours at Panama City etc. Days when I had only to pack for one person, which usually consisted of a towel and a bottle of water. I cannot adequately describe my feeling. It was not sadness over my stage in life but I think it was more of a longing for easy days of old. I think I was anxiously anticipating the hiking trip with three young kids. I did get to experience some "Country Road" beauty on our drive today.
And although I had fun back in the day, I would not have gotten to take this picture if I were not in this stage of life.
4 comments:
woah! i truly did not recognize nate...i was wondering who the other kid was in the pic with streed and ella. wow! they all look so grown! sniff, sniff.
They really do love each other. I don't think Sissy "middle child" is ever going to be left out. I think she will see to that. Great picture! Gran
love those pictures - wowow your sweet kids are growing up so fast!! i have missed your blog!! anne
Beautiful! All three pictures!!
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