Since being on my own I have faced several challenges...leaking sprinkler, dead car battery, overcharges on bills, flooded basement, dog eaten hot tub cover, flat tire..to name a few. On the flip side, however, I have a beautiful home, have spent time with my family, met new friends, seen moose elk bear goats and sheep, and covered mile after wonderful mile in a state that makes my heart sing.
For example...after work yesterday I drove up to Logan Pass in Glacier for a hike. Really! Who gets to jaunt up to Glacier National Park after work to go on a hike??? Experiences like this make it all worth "it". I'm exploring on my own and finding out who I am, what I'm capable of....and sharing with my girls experiences in independence, strength, beauty, and love.
I'd like to share a few of my shots from my hike:
I actually had to hug the side of a rock wall to let this guy pass me on the trail. Maybe it was a girl...
I like how he/she looked at me the whole time as we passed.
You can see the Going to the Sun HWY below.
The flowers right now are in full bloom.
I'm so use to things being burned and brown by August.
Beautiful!
I wanted to get a shot of me...not sure why.
This was set up on a rock...it's funny seeing yourself when you are normally behind the camera.
Actually I like this self-portrait best!
My goat friend was waiting on my return trip.
I about jumped out of my skin rounding the corner to my car and finding this one licking the bumper!
I scared the poor thing by jumping two feet in the air but he came right back.
I'm on this journey called life and I'm trying to make good choices for me and for those that I love. That doesn't mean its all easy or that I don't spend days on the verge of tears. It just means that I have optimism and joy. So, that's how I am. . . I'm a roller coaster of happy sad scared excited optimistic . . . you name it.
Thanks for asking, Jenny...you made me reflect and think...really think!
4 comments:
Amazing photos, Stacy. It takes great courage to finally take those steps on your own. I wish you many happy moments and the wisdom to deal with those that aren't so happy.
You are taking charge of your like and will continue your hike onward and upward. Regardless of the path you choose there will be beauty and a few bumps. I think of you often.
:-)
Hi Stacy - beautiful pictures and great adventures you are having! The goat is so cute!!! I love the one where it is looking back at you! Cute ones earlier with the girls and the dogs. . . we never got around to you tutoring me on my camera . . . bummer
Love and miss you - P
How cool to just take a hike in Glacier after work!!! Love your pics and it's nice to hear you looking at the good in everything!! Hope everything continues for the best!!
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