Pipestem Week

"Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May Your glory shine over all the earth....My heart is confident in You, O God....I will waken the dawn with my song....For Your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds."
Ps. 57:5,7,8,10

A great week in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. Each morning, Dad, Uncle Garrett, and I ran the scenic (and hilly) Park roads, rain or shine. The three of us also, along with Mom and Nana, took a great 6 mile hike on several connecting trails.

The highlight of that trek was spotting the waterfall. Dad found the first lookout, and in my attempt to get closer, I found another small path that led us right to the top. Pictures don't capture the sound, but it was melodious.
The brightly colored millipede caught our eye on the woody trail, and we found (and I ate) wild blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

The hollowed tree was very rotten, but I made it up and down and left it still standing. I doubt it will be there when we return.


I'm thankful for the rest, for the exercise, and for the family time, all enjoyed in a place where the glory of God's creation is undeniable.