There are some things in life that just seem to lighten the load of dealing with the world we live in. Each of us has our own way of coping with the stress, mine is walking. Today I needed to get outside and clear my head. This pandemic has stressed us all, I am no exception.
Without going into too much detail, I learned 2 days ago two of my granddaughters have covid. They are 2 and 3 years old. Just writing these words gives me anxiety. They of course have not been vaccinated, too young. But my son and daughter-in-law are fully vaccinated as am I. Good thing since I was with them on Sunday Dec. 26th, just a day before they started with runny noses.
So here I am, thinking that dull headache I have had since I got the news may be covid invading my body, a walk in the cold seemed to cure my pain. The fresh air and snowy scenery was just what the doctor ordered.
It was cold this morning but not that bone chilling kind that happens here in February, nope, it was a mild 34 degrees, but bundling up with my snow gear was in order, I planned on walking the #homestead until my headache was gone, my joints were flexible and my #makemesmile was back. My plan was to decompress and enjoy nature.
Our Christmas tree was still standing looking lovely as I began my walk.
The pond is freezing nicely, reminding me to get out my skates.
As I walked the path I thought of all the enjoyment we have experienced here. Fishing, swimming, skating, laughing and loving. Feels like ages ago.
Those big pine trees that rim our pond were all planted by us years ago as just tiny trees. It amazes me how quickly life flies by.
My walk was a success, my headache disappeared, my smile appeared and my granddaughters are doing fine.
Thank you @tattoodjay for hosting #wednesdaywalk along with the collaboration with @elizacheng #makemesmile.
Always an enjoyable journey.