My Thoughts on Leaving Northern California

My family and I will be moving in 3 weeks. We will be leaving Northern California for sunny Southern California. Our home is located in a suburb right outside of LA. We made the decision to be closer to family and friends. Even  though I am super excited about our new journey ahead, part of my heart cries to leave the kiss of nature I have known here. I wrote a little "poem" about how I felt.

 

The rivers, streams, views, mountain peaks

Have grown my soul

They have cradled me like a child

They have deposited a treasure in my heart

That no man can take

I have felt the song of ancient trees

Gazed on the sunlit river of glitter

Stood in it's cold pure living flow

I have been a child in wonder

Part of me never wants to leave

But I know sometimes you have to

Let the good go 

For the possibility of the better 

Or even the different

Change is healthy

Keeps your veins pumping

And your waterways clean

Keeps your mind fresh

I know one day I will be reunited

With my lover

To taste her beauty again

To sit in the shade of her delight

To fall asleep on her mossy bed

As birds chirp, sun breaks

Through in rows of warmth

Her melody whispers me to sleep

This is not goodbye forever

Thank you for all you have given me

 

    

Thank you for reading my blog. Much love.    

Sunday Morning

Every morning is different, but when I woke up this morning there was a tangible peace that covered our home. You could almost reach out and touch it. It was soft and buttery. 

I got up and turned the heater on. Then I went into my daughter's room to snuggle her. She was awake and we played and tickled. It was a sweet moment. I love kissing her soft happy cheeks. 

We made our way to the living room. Dad and our dog Charlie were sleeping in. Eliora is allowed to watch one video in the morning and she choose Clifford, The Big Red Dog. I put on some hot water for tea and warmed her some apple cider. 

It was the perfect morning. Nothing to do, nowhere to go. It was cold, grey, and wet. But we were cozy in our cottage. The leaves outside coating the ground with magic. The squirrels and birds were busy hustling about. I decided to take a few pictures despite the low lighting. Thought I would share them with you. Blessings!

 

 

Have a wonderful Sunday!