9/11 Remembering...

Today has been gorgeous. The weather, Fall/October (OCTOBER) especially, makes me blissful.

Early in the morning... never take that peaceful feeling for granted!

You know I had plans this weekend that were going to be awesome.

I was going to get away from Richmond,

but of course that took a turn of events and nothing went as planned.

So, of course, as I quickly changed up my plans and making do with this time off.

I took a stroll to the park early this morning. I actually pulled out a sweatshirt. I don't know if I am ready for sweatshirts yet, but it was needed this morning, and so that's fine.

Taking in all of my surroundings and remembering...

What a HEAVY day this is for an entire nation.

Remembering with all of that to be grateful

Grateful.

My plans didn't work out and I was sad,

but things happen for a reason even if we don't understand right away

My feelings quickly aside as the memory of the nearly 4000 lives that were lost this day 20 years ago.

I tell you... If I could reach all of the families who's lives were tragically flipped upside down by all of this, I would give them all hugs and embrace them, and I pray for them as I remember the families today.

How lucky we are to still have simple moments like I had this morning.

It was chilly, but just enough. Not too much.

The sun rays were a pretty shade of fresh.

I was taking my time and riding around the pond

the ducklings sitting still in one section atop the water.

The fog slowly dancing away from the water.

Taking it in and appreciating how precious it is.

It was absolutely beautiful. I wish I could paint it!

BUT YEAH, THAT WON"T HAPPEN!

Anywho, I will close in saying if you haven't taken a moment

or perhaps forgotten (not on purpose, of course,) stop and say

a little prayer for the victims and the families.

Even though our lives get busy, never forget.

Never forget how blessed we are.

In other things, I just felt like jotting the start of my day down and

sharing with you the simple beauty of life.

I hope you guys had a beautiful day, and I hope you have gotten outside!

Here is a simple picture that I took last weekend that speaks louder than words to me.

I love it.

I wasn't even trying for real.

I hope you guys enjoy the picture.

Virtual hugs.

Thank you for reading! Returning ASAP!

~Kamie~