Just popping in to let you know I am still here. Thinking of you and hoping you are enjoying this favourite season of mine, the season of lush green and tingling possibility. I love how nature decorates her forest halls with fresh leaves, filling the ceilings with whispers of love for the wind, and scattering sun speckles all over the floor, spreading perfume in the breeze from lilacs, bluebells and cowslip, lavishing warmth and early morning birdsong.
I think I will take that break after all. I think it will do me good to have one less thing to feel guilty about in my life for the moment. This place was never intended for that. Oh, I'm sure I will be back, no doubt about it. But for now I'm allowing myself a rest and learning how to be the most that I can be, without becoming overwhelmed.
I leave you with a Swedish hymn that is a favourite of mine and that my grandmother also loved so it is special to me in many ways. Forgive my translation that does it no justice and the fact that I can't play it here, but know that I am singing it for you, on a path not so far away. Wishing you bright adventures on your journey.
Now, the valley’s bosom is green
Now, fragrant meadows and knolls
Come, come with us a-wandering
In joyous spring time
Each day like a golden bowl
Brimming with wine
So drink my friend, drink sun and scent
For the day it is yours
Far away from the grey of town
Happily we steer our way
Following the white ribbon of road
Towards bright adventures
With open eyes let us see
The riches that is life
That grows and simmers everywhere
Where spring goes to bloom
Beautiful you, I can relate to this on so many levels.
I think it's so wonderful that you're taking the time you need and focusing your energy where it is needed most of all.
Sending you so much love...xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Kirsten Michelle | Thursday, 08 May 2008 at 02:15
wow, stunning photos and a beautiful song.
thinking of you and sending you *love*
Posted by: leonie | Thursday, 08 May 2008 at 10:47
enjoy : )
Posted by: darlene | Thursday, 08 May 2008 at 17:55
YOu have a beautiful blog and I absolutely love your photographs.
Posted by: Yoli | Sunday, 11 May 2008 at 00:27
I feel somewhat the same way in feeling guilty for not posting regularly on my blog lately. My heart just wasn't in it. I hope you enjoy your time away :-)
Posted by: Angie | Tuesday, 13 May 2008 at 14:57
I hear the tune clearly, mi amor, it is wrapped in your gentleness and caring heart...
:-)
love to you...
(((HUGS))),
Me
Posted by: PixieDust | Tuesday, 13 May 2008 at 17:57
I understand.
I am walking that emerald green path
with you quietly humming along:)
love you sweetie:)
Posted by: maddie | Thursday, 15 May 2008 at 01:12
Enjoy tour break. I hope it all you want and more!
Posted by: Rebekah | Friday, 16 May 2008 at 14:34
you know I meant enjoy YOUR break! Ack! I just read what I worte and see more mistakes. Let me start over:
Enjoy your break. I hope it is all you want and more!
There. all done. :)
Posted by: rebekah | Friday, 16 May 2008 at 14:36
Spring is wonderful! Your photos are amazing!
Have a nice break :) I wish you well :)
Big hug from Marie :)
Posted by: Marie | Monday, 19 May 2008 at 22:57
I really am enjoying your blog - reading your thoughtful posts, and looking at your magical pictures. That hymn is also so pretty. I can imagine how dear it is to you. My mother and mormor also taught me Swedish songs and prayers! Take care and have a nice Friday! Linnea
Posted by: Linnea | Friday, 30 May 2008 at 05:57
Ohhhh dear it's lonely here without you.
I will send you an email when I am finally home for a full day on Sunday.
Hoping you are making magic and enjoying the warmer days...miss you though. xoxo
Posted by: kateri | Saturday, 31 May 2008 at 16:41
I hope you’re enjoying your break and refilling your cup. Blogs should not be an additional item on the to-do list to feel guilty about when neglected (speaking from experience…and trying to convince myself as well!!!). Thought of you as I passed through your part of England. It’s beautiful there!
Posted by: Chloe | Friday, 06 June 2008 at 00:08
I hope you are well, and enjoying your break.
It is good for the soul...less is more.
I just loved the photos in this post.
xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | Thursday, 19 June 2008 at 03:27
such a very very lovely set of photos.
kisses and hugs
Posted by: t | Sunday, 22 June 2008 at 18:43
I think of you so very often...
I'm just envisioning you wildly and quietly living life... and deeply loving your beautiful self.
love you so dearly!
xoxo
Posted by: joan | Tuesday, 01 July 2008 at 06:00
Walking between the Rocky Mountains...looking at the magestical mountains...the huge trees... the cristal clear turqois water...hearing the river coming down...watching to bear cubs playing in the grass... my heart missed a beat and instantly you were right there with me.
heart to heart.
miss you so much!
Love you xx
Posted by: linni | Saturday, 02 August 2008 at 23:50
Just checking in - seeing if you are back. Been thinking of you and hoping you are having a wonderful summer!
Posted by: Rebakah | Tuesday, 12 August 2008 at 14:49
Your photographs are just beautiful!!!
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