One of my absolute favorite things in the world to do is hike. I love the mountains, I love nature and I love exploring her! There are times when I get this urge to just take off, anticipation to find what is foreign to my eye, to experience what is lying on the other side of the mountain.
I also absolutely love being mom! I have found that there are seasons in our lives, a very wise lady once told me to embrace the seasons that you have, because they last only a short time and before you know it, they are gone, moving on to something new. I learned that when my children were very young and I have tried with everything in me to hold on to the season, but I've only recently felt that the season with my children, as much as I try to hold on, is slipping from my fingers, like water cupped from the stream, I cannot hold on. I can, however, choose to live in the season, cherish the moments I presently have and live this season to it's fullest.
This past week, our family had the opportunity to go hiking together, what an explosion of emotion for me, to have the ones I most love by my side when exploring God's creation! We hiked at 11,500 feet to waterfalls and over mountains, exploring together and finding beautiful flowers, interesting insects and perfect hideaways!
Those are the gifts I leave behind. I may not be able to give my children expensive gifts or the latest gadgets, but what I can give is the love of adventure, memories that will forever be imprinted in their minds and hearts.
Being mom is the most perfect feeling in the world and I am so very grateful for the opportunity!
Embrace your season!
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