8/27/12
Yesterday was a wonderful day, besides cleaning my house for
about 3 hrs-which was actually quite enjoyable-got to listen to sermons &
music, I also ventured out on a walk by myself. The day had so far consisted of cloudiness, sprinklings,
pouring rain, sunshine, and again cloudiness. I took my chances and went for a solo walk. It was great to get the fresh air &
enjoyed taking my time soaking it up. I first headed down by the river and
walked along the shore for a while, then decided to hike Cupcake-the hill. Along the path, I realized I maybe
shouldn’t have went alone, but I was most the way up already and I decided to
press on. When just then I heard
the sound of an animal pushing air hard out through his nostrils, then I
turned…
And there was NOTHING THERE!!!!! Okay, I joke.
The main noises that God used to catch my attention was the sound of a
bird’s wings in the breeze.
Amazingly awesome, so thankful for the quietness of those moments. Then the rustling, brushing, crinkling
of the leaves against each other on the bushes/mini-trees. My favorite sounds are leaves when
pushed into movement. Such an
absolutely wonderful sound to my ears.
I couldn’t help but think of the song:
Let everything that,
Let everything that,
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
When I decided I should head back down before a bear or
moose found me, I thought it best to sing, once past the steeper inclines. To my knowledge no one could hear
me… Sometimes it is just so great
an experience to separate yourself to a place where you cannot be seen, heard,
or found even; to be alone, collect your thoughts, praise the Lord, sing, pray,
and maybe even dance (didn’t do that on this day :P) Yes, it
could be done in a home I suppose-but nature just charges me. It is a huge blessing and gift from God
that I am able to take such delight in it. 
Lovely, Katie!
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