I don't often let my picture be taken. I hate the other side of the camera. However, I asked Tom to take this shot. I literally searched for this tree on the rim of Bryce Canyon, Utah. It is hanging on by it's incredible root system with just a few sprigs of it's former beauty showing. I remember shooting it the first time we went to Bryce. This time I had to search for it and had given up hope. I had even sent Tom on an expedition to find this to no avail. The last day there we pulled into the lot by the lodge and hiked up to the rim - and there it was, waiting for me with open arms. What a God moment to find the unexpected just when I had given up.
This tree and I are a lot alike. We are both closer to the end than the beginning of our days. We both have pretty gnarly root systems bending this way and that. We both are holding on and still enjoying our time in the sun, the wind and the rain in our faces. We are both still present in the day to day times of our lives. We both are strong individuals. We can still take a stance and stick to it. We both still are........and we intend to be. I'm not done yet and neither is my tree.
Oh, Cathy what a memorable moment for you. I'm so glad you were able to find your tree and all of that beautiful God made scenery behind you. Thank you for your thoughtful reflections that always seem to touch me in someway
@grammyn I think we might be close to the same age. I'm approaching 67 and am grateful for every day that I get to experience on the planet. I'm happy almost all the time. What more can we ask for?
@cdonohoue of course. I will give you my email address if you will delete it after you write it down. When you left a while back I was very upset that I hadn't thought to get an address from you because I wanted to keep in touch with you as well. You are always in my prayers.
I am actually struggling more with posting a picture every day them on commenting. Very often I don't go out and that reduces me to finding something around the house. After six years I struggle with finding something new and interesting. Just knowing I don't have to take a picture, post it and then thank everyone for their kind comments ( and I do know I don't HAVE to do any of that) has taken a lot of stress off of my day to day life. Now I comment whenever I want to and don't worry about getting it all done on one day if something else comes up. It has been very freeing for me. I'm touched that you still want to connect with me. Thank you Cathy.
I am actually struggling more with posting a picture every day them on commenting. Very often I don't go out and that reduces me to finding something around the house. After six years I struggle with finding something new and interesting. Just knowing I don't have to take a picture, post it and then thank everyone for their kind comments ( and I do know I don't HAVE to do any of that) has taken a lot of stress off of my day to day life. Now I comment whenever I want to and don't worry about getting it all done on one day if something else comes up. It has been very freeing for me. I'm touched that you still want to connect with me. Thank you Cathy.