I am participating with other bloggers today in, "100 Words on a Saturday", an event hosted by my friend Corinne. The objective is to write 100 words based on a prompt. Today's prompt is "lasting memory/ies".
I have many memories I would love to write about but I chose one that happened earlier this week when my son and I picked my daughter up from school for an afternoon walk in the woods. It has been very cold the last few weeks so it had been quite awhile since we last visited the trail. It was nice to see my daughter enjoy some fresh air after a long day inside at school.
Accompanied by my 100 words are pictures from that afternoon. I hope you enjoy!
Please feel free to share a lasing memory that you have in the comments section as well as any thoughts. Thank you!
We stop to see the animals on the farm that rests peacefully beside the trail. They playfully toss snowballs at one another. A peculiar sight no doubt for the animals looking on.
Beauty shimmers everywhere.
We find leaves, stripped of color, translucent relics of last year’s glory.
When we reach the gravel parking lot we catch glimpses of heaven in muddy puddles.
Please feel free to share a lasing memory that you have in the comments section as well as any thoughts. Thank you!
Dear Jessica,
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to watch you grow and change, as a writer and as a woman, in front of my eyes. This is one of the long term benefits of blogging I never anticipated! Lovely piece! Poetic, ephemeral -- grounded yet inspirational. Thank you for sharing ;-*
Thank you so much Linda! I don't think I've ever experiences as much change, especially spiritually, as I have over the last couple of years. It's been an honor to share my journey with you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the post. <3
DeleteThose last 2 pics are works of art....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sandra! Taking pictures is a passionate hobby of mine. I am rarely without my camera!
DeleteWhat a fab way to describe the beauty around you, Jessica. The pictures and your words and meaningful as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Corinne! It's been awhile since I've posted anything here. I am very thankful for your prompts! :) <3
DeleteBeautiful descriptions and photos, Jessica! Wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by Martha! So glad you enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteThese days are our days ~ blessed are they who see with open eyes! Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Margaret!
ReplyDeleteI'll treasure in my heart the memories I had in Italy and North Africa and the other places I've been too. But I'll also keep in mind the experiences I had with my sister and family.
ReplyDeleteThe moments you had with your children are the best ones... It's a part of you that you will hold forever until they grow up... I love what you've shared here today. Lots of love sis. You are very artistic :)
Melissa-How fortunate you are to have so many memories from so many different places!I've never been to Italy or North Africa...They seem like beautiful places, rich with culture and history. And yes, sometimes it's the ones shared with our family that are the most cherished. :)
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A lovely story (memory) Jessica. The beauty of nature and sharing it with your children...a double bonus to be sure :)Beautiful words and images.
ReplyDeleteBe well,
Ron
Thank you so much for stopping by Ron and leaving your thoughts. Being out in nature, watching my children's wonders at what it has to offer, has to be one of my favorite things to do with them! It's just so good-for the body and the soul. :)
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Love the puddle photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love reflections!
DeleteBeautifully captured memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Janu. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful memory, Jessica! These moments are priceless <3 :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are more precious than any material thing. :) Thanks for stopping by Irene!
DeleteThe memories you have shared are fresh ones, I reckon. They are as new as the feeling one feels when chancing upon a beautiful landscape. Memories are lovely and endearing for when we recollect them, we relive our moments.
ReplyDeleteI would like to share with you the memory of seeing snow for the first time. When I looked at the peak of snow for the first time, I was speechless and tears started falling and I was frozen in that moment for many many moments. Today, when I see snow here, without any coercing, my mind recollects those snowy moments.
Thanks for rekindling my snowy moments, Jessica.
Love.
Joy always,
Susan Deborah
Thank you so much for sharing your memory Susan. I was just talking to my son about the fact that many people don't grow up seeing snow. He couldn't believe it! It must be an amazing thing to see it for the first time. Kind of like when I visited the Rocky Mountains and saw a real mountain for the first time. I will never forget that memory either. I couldn't help but stand in an awed silence at something so massive and beautiful.
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Jessica
I remember when we were at the base of the Rockies and a thunderstorm was rolling it and I told you to look up. You thought the stormclouds were the mountains, but then lightning flashed and you saw the mountain peaks peeking out above the storm clouds. You asked me, "Are we going up there?"
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