During the wait time for the balloon launch, I felt a strong nudge to walk up to the rock building shelter near the top of Pageant Hill. (Husband stayed in his lawn chair, wishing for more coffee -- it was 5:30 am after all!)
And there, I met Rudy, his wife Beth and their rescue dog Noah -- the reasons for that Divine nudge.
Originally from Germany, but since retiring from the military, they are full-time RV'ers. As the sun rose, our connection grew, with me viewing a video of their first grandchild (able to see every day via skyping to Germany), promising to email them my recipe for naan (done!) and exchanging their contact info card for a Peace dove and a Smile card.
Rudy and Beth's philosophy of "Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can. Life's not meant to be lived in one place," struck a cord with me.
I guess my KindSpring tag of mindyjourney does rather define an aspect of my evolving self. From a former panic disorder sufferer (couldn't even leave the house!) to BEing comfy wherever I am, well, that is a HUGE ongoing learn.
Rudy emailed me to say they've hung the Peace dove in their motorhome and invited us to stop by sometime, since they are camped for the summer in the Hills. Might just have to visit and bring some midnight baked treat.
Life!!!
It sure is a journey, whether up the hill, on the road, to the grocery, or out the back deck. Enjoy wherever life finds you, my friends, and be open to the connects along the way.
Therein lie some of our greatest treasures, dawning with each new day.
Grateful, blessed and somewhat smiling.
And there, I met Rudy, his wife Beth and their rescue dog Noah -- the reasons for that Divine nudge.
Originally from Germany, but since retiring from the military, they are full-time RV'ers. As the sun rose, our connection grew, with me viewing a video of their first grandchild (able to see every day via skyping to Germany), promising to email them my recipe for naan (done!) and exchanging their contact info card for a Peace dove and a Smile card.
Rudy and Beth's philosophy of "Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can. Life's not meant to be lived in one place," struck a cord with me.
I guess my KindSpring tag of mindyjourney does rather define an aspect of my evolving self. From a former panic disorder sufferer (couldn't even leave the house!) to BEing comfy wherever I am, well, that is a HUGE ongoing learn.
Rudy emailed me to say they've hung the Peace dove in their motorhome and invited us to stop by sometime, since they are camped for the summer in the Hills. Might just have to visit and bring some midnight baked treat.
Life!!!
It sure is a journey, whether up the hill, on the road, to the grocery, or out the back deck. Enjoy wherever life finds you, my friends, and be open to the connects along the way.
Therein lie some of our greatest treasures, dawning with each new day.
Grateful, blessed and somewhat smiling.
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- Posted by mindyjourney
- Aug 22, 2017
- Comments (8)
Readers Comments
littlegirdie wrote: Hope you are fully smiling tonight (opposed to 'somewhat')
lt33 wrote: Yes definitely open up to the connects along the way you can really connect to some wonderful people + experience s😉
Rajni wrote: Beautiful life's perception, by Rudy and Beth and yours as well. Life itself is continuous flow of moments and travelling is a perfect match to it. Even imagination is sort of travelling by our mind as well. Thanks for sharing connect and everything else.
leoladyc728 wrote: 5:30 a.m. lol. I would need tons of coffee too. Great connection you made
ms_joy wrote: I love reading your posts, Mindy! What a wonderful connection for all of you, and a special life gift! So good to follow those nudges! I am also glad for your transformation beyond the limits of a panic disorder and now, living life abundantly, freely, and experiencing it so much more fully! I want this for a few family members of mine, too. The journey is a big part of life's gift! So good you are embracing it! :)
balou wrote: What a wonderful connection between you all! They sure sound an interesting couple ... as you yre, Mindy ... and each journey has it's own beauty, it's own challenges. Kudos to you for your journey ... and happy for you!
Mish wrote: You connect with many wherever you go twinnie with your beautiful open loving heart â¤ï¸
DANCE wrote: Love these connections! You never know where you'll find them but you are always open hearted :-)
