Late this afternoon we were to have left for Mt Whitney and our plan to start the climb on Monday. It is not to be. I am still sick. No whining. It is simply a fact, and I cannot seem to find my way out of this lousy cold that I caught a week ago. No energy or gumption to do much of anything. I am trying to slow down and be peaceful, something I find most difficult most days of my life.
I love this lake on the trail up the mountain. It truly is as beautiful as it appears in this photo. We will apply for the lottery for next year and hope we get in. Only so many can climb up this mountain a year, not everyone who applies gets in. I will hold on to the dream.
I found a gift from nature on an ambling walk this morning….one big, fat, lovely, and perfect acorn. What a find!
I am so sorry about your cold. Sometimes life is like that. I will keep my fingers crossed that this climb is meant to be!
My sister used to say that all things are perfect, even if we can’t quite see it that way. I used to chafe at that thought but I am currently working very hard to get to the other side.
Do take care of yourself.
I like what your sister used to say about all things being perfect. I think they are, but humans tend to fight nature or the moments of being…being in the world. Period. It is hard to resolve a situation when it seems wrong. Distance and time usually gives us that insight, doesn’t it?
sorry you are not feeling well. that always spoils things.
the first acorn fell here this morning. with a loud thud on the new deck.
feel better in your mind and your body shall follow.
I think I just heard the sound of that acorn on your new deck. I love acorns. How does nature create such a perfect being? Your last comment is absolutely true. The mind is the best place to begin healing.
Oh I hope you feel better soon. The climb will happen when the time is right I’m sure.
Next year. There is always that next opportunity, thank heavens.
This may sound trite/corny, but the Universe does have a way of taking care of us. Jude’s last sentence is right on!
Trite? Corny? No! This is wisdom, great wisdom from you and jude.
Darn cold.!! I wonder how many people miss out on something this grand because of…well…germs? I know I would be stressed out knowing I had to be healthy, so I would get sick. Like the circle, it comes around and bites me in the rear.
I think this is called stress. Too much motion with too little sleep, and constant pushing forward on sheer adrenaline. Does age help us become wiser????? I hope so!
I’m sorry you missed out on your walk-I hope you are feeling much better by now, and will cross my fingers that you get in next year. Take care of yourself.
Thank you, and yes there is always next year, something nice to anticipate and think about until then. 2010 sounds like a good year for worthy goals.
Sorry you are not feeling well and what an absolutely breathtaking place to visit! Hopefully you will feel better soon and be able to make the trip!