About a mile and a half from my home is a trail that enters Crestwood Park. The park is a good-sized place with walking trails and wide-open spaces. I have lived in this home for almost eleven years, but didn't have a clue this park exists until today. Why didn't I know about it sooner?
To drive to an easy-access parking lot, it's about three and a half miles from my home.
There's a playground, picnic tables, and a swimming pool too.
But my favorite thing about the park is all the trails and open spaces.
What is it about being in nature that is so appealing? Is it the sunshine? The trees? The trickling sound of the creek? I will enjoy this place even more in spring, summer, and early fall. I look forward to seeing the flowers it holds.
When my children were little, we frequented parks. Seeing this group of moms and children brought back memories.
I loved walking the trails with my daughter today.
She's one of my favorite walking companions. She's generally patient with my picture taking.
She's adventurous. She pays attention to what's going on around us.
We all have private struggles. Today, I might have wanted to stay home and read a book, but even more I wanted to find a place to walk with her, for her. We had no idea what we'd encounter here, so it was a true adventure.
The wide-open spaces are a particular delight. What is it about vast amounts of space that is so appealing? In them, I feel a sense of freedom.
There grows room for all my thoughts and feelings.
There's room for my heart to run.
There's something about the blue sky and sunshine that fills my soul, though I wouldn't necessarily want to be there alone.
I'm so grateful to discover a new-to-me place so close to home.
Most of all, I was so happy to see her face alight with joy today.
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