By: lakesidemom

lakesidemom — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:27:34 +0000

In reply to cvisser15370@yahoo.com. What a beautiful memory! We do need to hold on to such treasures, which is one reason I love to write. Even at a somewhat young age of 45, I too see the swiftly fleeting character of our years. Thank you for sharing!

By: cvisser15370@yahoo.com

cvisser15370@yahoo.com — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:21:29 +0000

Your “souly rested” blog is always a blessing to me. This one especially hit home because, as a child, I was often with my dad and brother (both deceased) in the New Hampshire woods near Pittsfield. Around Mother’s Day, we were looking especially for the delicate pink and white deliciously sweet-smelling trailing arbutus or “Mayflowers,” as we called them. My grandmother and mother would wait at home with my little sister for us to appear with the small bouquets we joyfully brought to them. It meant that we been on our hands and knees in the rich woodsy soil covered with leaves and winter’s debris. But as we searched, we uncovered those little blossoms, enjoying every minute of discovery and togetherness. Now this sensory experience is a memory, because one can no longer search for and pick these beauties which, along with the elegant Lady Slipper, are on the endangered species list. But at my age of 80 years, memories like this are priceless. They continually remind me of God’s goodness to me in so many ways through all these swiftly passing years! They. also bring the challenge of living these years for the glory of God and the good of His church/His bride.

Then there are the history-laden stone walls…

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