the road less traveled....
the scenery some might only dream of.....
welcome to rural Iowa
I am posting these pics on behalf of my daughter. She has become fascinated with my digital camera as of late, and the other day on her way to a babysitting job in the country, she captured these images. The poor girl DREAMS of being a farm girl someday!!! She assures me that “SOME DAY” this is the scenery I will be looking at on the way to HER house. I hope for her sake that can actually happen. :) I will stay where I am at. (LOL)
BUT….
in all honesty, I can appreciate the beauty of the simple life, and unobstructed views of the Iowa cornfields, the silos, and the wide open spaces. It is hard to imagine people that do NOT see this beauty in their everyday life. We sometimes drive by quickly without even noticing. It felt nice to know that Madison not only noticed, but took the time, all on her own to capture the images of the most SIMPLE landscape, that she finds so pleasing to the eye. She is 16. That is kind of major from my point of view. Some teenagers love to go to the mall, mine loves to admire cornfields and country side pleasures. {All together now,} ……Awwwwww
And this also represents what American Independence to me. How will you celebrate it??? what feels like the All-American dream to you? might you take the time today and every day to NOTICE your surroundings, no matter how big or small. Imagine there are people on the other side of the United States (or further) that do not have the luxury of seeing what you may be taking for granted?? I would love to hear what all of YOU get to pass by on a daily basis and how you may appreciate it just a little bit more today and thereafter.
Now, back to my daughter. Keep her safety as well as others, in your prayers. She is departing at 5 am tomorrow morning (July 4th) for a church missions trio to Houston Texas. They will be working with Habitat for Humanity (a organization near and dear to my heart) and building homes for those less fortunate. The entire group of kids, as well as the selfless sponsors they have, are joining forces for the next 10 days. I will be VERY lonely without her in our home, but at the same time, I know it is the utmost effort she is willing to give of herself, and will enrich alot of areas in her life at the same time.
Safe travels Zoe (her nickname) and please savor your experiences that lie ahead. :)
We will be waiting for you with open arms. 
