Wednesday, July 14, 2010
For over a month
after Ty passed away, Jamie and I went walking for a couple hours at a time
every week - never entirely sure where or how far we would be going. We would
just walk and talk about everything, from Ty to other spiritual matters to
simply getting to know each other.
So on her visit
to Vegas, just like "old times", we went hiking. It's funny I say "old times"
because really we've only known each other since March, but it feels a lot
longer than that.
We drove to Mt.
Charleston and found an easy, six mile loop. For 2 1/2 hours we enjoyed how
beautiful and green it is! When I think about Vegas, I don't usually remember
there is a gorgeous mountain that is 30 degrees cooler than the usual Vegas
heat. We loved it. . .
The following sign was on the information board,
describing the hike and nature around us:
Jamie and I have
talked before about the types of plants and flowers that evolve out of difficult
circumstances - growing between rocks, small amounts of water, high
elevations... We've had many discussions on trials and the hardships that
everyone faces in their lives. The plants that fight for survival is our
favorite metaphor. I like how the sign describes the "harsh environment" that
these plants are forced to live in, but then mentions how they "evolved special
features to help them cope".
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