Sunday, August 3, 2014

Magic


Sometimes a walk is just a walk.
But there are days -
moments -
when a walk is so very much more.
When stepping off the airplane is followed closely
by footsteps through a forest.
When that first hug after a year's absence is followed closely
by easy conversation
and a long wander to a waterfall...

When these ingredients are mixed all together
a walk is more than just a walk.
It's magic.

As July drew to a close, our Oregon adventure was just getting started. Soon after landing in Portland, we set off through a lush, mossy forest in search of a waterfall,  and this photo practically took itself. My heart was so full as I watched my husband fall easily into step with his parents. I know how much this time with them means to him....we are so richly blessed with family to cherish. With family that cherishes us in return. I may not have seen any fairies or leprechauns in this greener than green, fanciful forest....but I did feel the magic.


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11 comments:

  1. A walk in the woods and or to a waterfalls is a lovely simple pleasure. Lovely image! Enjoy your new week ahead!

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  2. This was SO touching and so sweet. Such a tender moment you captured!

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  3. Oh, what a wonderful Photo-Heart Connection! It doesn't get much better - or dearer - than spending time with loved ones in a beautiful setting.

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  4. Love your words. Make the photo become magical to all of us!

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  5. What a lovely capture and story to go with it.

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  6. Lovely post --both photo and text.

    Thanks for stopping to see my Photo-Heart Connection.

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  7. I love how the light is filtering thru the leaves...I feel as if I'm there. Gorgeous shot, lovely sentiments.

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  8. And your photo is magical indeed... you were able to see, appreaciate and capture it... how lucky you were. Beautiful photo-heart connection

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