Feb 22, 2010

Memories and Escapes

 I woke up with such a headache this morning which I attribute to a bad nights sleep and a "kink" in my neck. My head and shoulders carried a lot of weight today. Oh to have "special powers."  I would have given most anything if a "blink of an eye" or a "twitch of the nose" could set me into one of my favorite places in the world.  Laird's Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.  We would stop on our Al-Can trips as we traveled to and fro for visists to the lower 48 while living in Alaska. I can't begin to tell you how theraputic those stops were after hours on the road.

I know the thoughts of my sister's passing away one year ago today and the passing of my Dad a few years back  - with today being what would have been Mom and Dad's anniversary - also played heavy on my mind.  Oh how I longed for that beautiful natural setting as a wonderful escape to ease my mind and ward off body aches!!

8 comments:

~mel said...

I can certainly empathize with you on this one. Have a great day Cher... and I hope the kink in the neck and headache go away. Maybe time to power up the spa.

lil sis said...

Hope you're feeling better woman.
Hang onto all those wonderful memories
of Lana and Daddy. We were blessed to know
them.
I love the photo of you in the hot springs.
Looks so relaxing. I'd love to be there
sitting right next to ya - move over - lol.
love ya much,
me

Dar said...

Oh those hot springs look so relaxing...I spent half the day with Mom yesterday. We had lots of laughs remembering how much both Dad and Lana LOVED to laugh. Memories are so danged special...no one can ever take them from us.
Hope your aches are all better today. Mine are.
Anxious to hug your neck...loveya, missya, hugya, kissya...just another one of your many siblings
God Bless Ya Girly

Dee said...

Big healing hugs to you, my friend. I know how miserable those types of headaches can be and yes, it would such a blessing to blink or twitch and be far away from the pain enjoying the peace of a relaxing day. (((hugs)))

Huge hugs go out to you and your family. I know it must be difficult for you all this time of year. My positive thoughts and prayers are with you. (((hugs)))

DoanLegacy said...

Yes, I agree- I long for that great fall on my shoulders right now!

deb said...

Senbing (((big hugs)))This time of year must be difficult for you. Those waters are amazing aren't they!? We stopped for a break too. Ah the Al-Can, what a ride...LOL
Take care, and hope you sleep well tonight.
*hugs*deb

Kathy said...

Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog! Do something fabulous with those bottles you have, would you? As for hot springs, wow. Anything hot sounds good now. I'm so ready for spring, any way I can take it! - Kathy

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