Hiking through life

A year a go we went to New Mexico and did a bunch of hiking.  Last summer we went to Colorado to do some hiking. And living here, we can hike locally all year.

Hiking through life some times leads us to vast openness.

Where we get to choose the path or the path is very easy and well traveled.

Sometimes, it is very rocky, and unstable.

Sometimes, life takes a drastic turn.  Or heads straight up....what a climb!

And takes you to knew heights, new vantage points, and often complete awe.

 Solitude is sometimes what we find.  Hi Chris, we're so glad you came!

And through the climb, the struggles, the best view is often the one of us coming back together.

That doesn't always last long, since we must come down, and each may have a different perspective as to the best way.

No matter which trail you choose, at times it will be a tight squeeze.

And the climb down is not any less challenging than the climb up.

It can be overwhelming at just how very big the world is, and how we are just a small part of it all.

How incredible is this?  A rock robot? A mountain transformer? The work of nature? Of God?

And then, take a moment after a long day of climbing to enjoy God's hand at tucking us in for the night.

Turn to the East and see the vibrant picture painted, just for you.

Good night..

Would like to do a quick shout out of Thanks, to Sentil Peak, Mt Lemmon, Picacho State Park and Saguaro National Park, for the trails, the views, the fun, and the reminder to enjoy life and to be in awe of all that is around us.