Mount Rogers Nat'l Rec. Area, May & June 2008..."I lack the peace of simple things. I am never wholly in place." -WB
Now I know that being in Creation is not everyone's cup-o-tea. For the Fleenor family, we (or at least I, Matt) have experienced the greatest enjoyment outside of the confines of our home, i. e., spending our nights in a tent. To sit beside the (seemingly) ever-flowing stream while
"receiving the river's grace", or to watch our kids frolicking in the river pursuing a salamander, or wrestling in the field while the butterflies dance, and even parked under a big green tarp for hours with only conversation to break the drone of the rain, These are the true pleasures of Life. We have had good experience with imparting to our kids a love and respect for the Creation. In all honesty, that was one of my biggest fears as a parent- that our kids would not enjoy the Creation as both M and I do. We are thankful that they've begun to share in this "simple pleasure" (mind you, packing the van with chairs and tents and LOTS of clothes is no simple task), and we hope that they continue to revel in it to an ever increasing degree- even surpassing our own love, respect, and enjoyment. Below are a few more pics from our recent adventures in SW VA's largest preserved space; May they inspire to take a more active stance in protecting the wild spaces of our country...
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