Sunday, May 30, 2010

To Be Lovely


Since February of this year, our family has been in whirlwind mode.  A China referral, Ethiopia dossier paper chase, heavy workloads, his and hers trips to Africa, and end of the school year craziness.  Now, though, we are slowing ourselves down.  Shifting gears into summer mode. 

Today we discovered a beautiful treasure.  We visited a local garden for the first time ever, and took time to

point out flowers,

stroll,

soak in some beauty,

be in awe of nature,

feed the fish,

and discover new paths. 

And you-what of your rushed and useful life? 
Imagine setting it all down
-papers, plans, appointments, everything-
leaving only a note:
"Gone to the fields to be lovely. 
Be back when I'm through with blooming."
-Lynn Ungar

8 comments:

Kim said...

Sounds like a great day..
love the photos..
Have a great Sunday evneing..and a great week..

Windsor House said...

Great pictures. I would like to have copies of them. Looks like a fun day

Dave, Carolyn, Margo Anne and Clay said...

What a beautiful park! Looks like you guys have started summer off just right!

Lisa (Briana's Mom) said...

How beautiful! Love the pictures! You need to tell me where that is. I'd like to check it out!

Janie said...

Good grief beautiful pictures! Glad to hear that you are savoring some slower moments :-)

Adam, Jessica, Jake, & Emma said...

Beautiful pictures. You must tell me where you went! :)

Angela and Jay said...

Beautiful! Need to add that spot to my summer list!

Anonymous said...

Such pretty pictures!

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