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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Gratitude

We visited a magical place recently. I am so grateful that places like this still exist.

We camped in a high mountain meadow full of flowers some of which were as tall as me. In the distance, a lake sat at the base of a gully that cut through the middle of the meadow.

The purple lupines looked absolutely stunning in the sunset light. So did Shyla.

We were in this spot on a date that I can't help but remember every year. Angel K died on July 15 six years ago. I can remember K with a smile and a huge amount of gratitude for the years that I had with her. She's a star in the sky now. I still miss her like crazy.
So much to be grateful for...

21 comments:

  1. that was a magical place... I wish we had such places too... without people, cars, farm animals and waste of civilization... oh that would be so great...

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  2. what a beautiful magical place to camp. bittersweet memories while you were there. a good place to have those memories with all that sky to comfort you

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  3. Such a beautiful place and lovely photos! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  4. Hari OM
    Your sky shots always have me open-mouthed in admiration... YAM xx

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  5. The meadow is so full of flowers,
    we didn't realize how much beauty there
    is. K is with you among
    the stars with Shyla by your side.

    xo Astro and Mitzie
    ps A friend mentioned Cinnamon yesterday
    I didn't get teary eyed. She too is
    what I like to think traveling
    with the stars. :)

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  6. More night-shot photos please. So awesome...

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  7. Six years ago?? Momma's jaw dropped at that. She can't believe it's been that long!

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  8. Beautiful mountain area. I love the flowers.

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  9. You look so pretty among the purple lupines, Shyla! Your night sky is so gorgeous. I wish our pups could live forever♥

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  10. Such glorious beauty. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  11. Simply and truly a lovely post...words, sentiments and photos.
    The night sky is amazing. I can honestly say I've never seen that many stars in my life...city born and raised.
    Hugs Cecilia aka Madi's mom

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  12. 6 years and 5 days long ago,( 20th July here) K will always shine in your life and ours. Night sky stars away from city lights are so bright and beautiful.

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  13. So much beauty in this post!

    My date is April 7..the day Dory left for the stars with a piece of my heart.

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  14. That is a very magical place, and we are so happy that you can visit it and enjoy it with those beautiful memories of sweet K.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  15. Yes. So much to be grateful for all of our loved ones.

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  16. I think our beloved pets stay with us long after they have passed on. I can understand that you still miss her. I miss some of "my" pets as well - and probably always will. But as you said, so grateful to have had them in our lives.

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  17. We are grateful to all our angels. It is good that the memories of K are good memories and don't bring pain

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  18. What a special and magical spot. Mom never forgets her furry ones either.

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  19. Gratitude makes for wonderful thankfulness.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥

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  20. I'm glad you could be in such a beautiful place while remembering K. ♥

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