Retreat

I never tire of this view. Our cabin view out the front window of the enchanted forest. The ya-ya's and I headed up the highway to that corner of the Earth that smiles for me. A beautiful log cabin nestled deep within the woods is home for 4 days and 3 pitch-black nights. We unloaded the Tahoe - and one would have assumed that we were moving in for a month! We do have a tendancy to bring tons of gourmet treats and goodies in our celebration of life in the forest. But no matter. We soon were settled into our cabin with the best of comforts and a beautiful view before us.

Here's my girl soaking in the peace and tranquility. I gifted her with the knitted hat - complete with 'fall bling'!!! The peacock feather, however, was a gift to her from 'Handsome'! It looked beautiful on her and she wore it all the time - such a sweet spirit with a beauty that is timeless and enduring.

A lone sentry among the tumbled remains of majestic ponderosa..... the aftermath of human carelessness.

But God's hand touches this place and renewal is in full swing.

Sapplings abound....

....as do critters

and flowers among the pine needles....

and there is a wealth of autumnal beauty to be seen....

.... much autumnal beauty, indeed.






relax,

renew,

reflect,

recharge,

respite,

relief,

retreat...

That's why this corner of the Earth smiles for me.