Ah...

Every so often

I need to recharge

my soul

I often do that

through nature

this time it was along the south shores

of Lake Superior

where nature itself puts on a smile

 and the sound of the waves
dissolves all stress

a place where I can

recapture a balance

through the power of prayer

and the beauty of nature

 I feel refreshed.

We started our weekend with a trip back home, visiting with family as we gathered in the comfort of 'Mom's' living room. The following morning we met up with some of Thom's family who made the trip 'up north' where they spent time in a cabin on a small lake. After fishing was checked off their list, we all pitched in and had a 'pot-luck' supper of fresh tomatoes, corn and cucumbers, hamburgers and good old Wisconsin bratwurst on the grill. Dessert of homemade peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies from yours truely.

 Then we shared stories and laughs over a few drinks around the campfire. Have you ever laughed so much that your cheeks hurt?

 The sunset came on so fast that we almost missed it. But thank heavens for the click of a camera to capture it forever.

On our way home we stopped at a wayside

to stretch our legs

and look at the size of this tree!

It towers over the others which are full sized. 

 It was breath-taking against that true blue sky!

 I love the contrast of the greens found in the woods

 and too soon we were on our way home