These rolling purple-blue hills
with a fine blanket of clouds wafting gracefully across,
capture the wonder and awe of the creators atristry.

A peaceful, serene feeling seems to fill my soul
as I breathe deep and inhale the freshness
while looking out across at an elevation of 6000 feet.
As I slowly release, I feel light and airy
like the clouds have positioned themselves
to lift me higher than I have ever gone before.

A smile of utter contentment and cleansing
overtook my being at this place on high.
Many visit here but never know the wonder . .
the awe . . your fabulous creations,
your mercy and your love.

For with us, we care our troubles around.
It clouds the mind and clutters the souls.
We forget to give them over to God . .
Then give thanks for simplicity and the beauty
For the smallest of things:

Like the smile of a child or a fellow human being
A kind word at the end of a grueling, stress-filled day
Don't forget that hug when we feel beaten from the world outside.

It's those simple and kind gestures
All the beauty and the awe,
that keeps us living life for yet another day
and helps us come back to do it again.

Thank you Lord for your gifts of love.